US Bridges

T 141 over Cedar River Tributary

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT T 359 · Structure no. 50K93

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 141 over Cedar River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying T 141 over Cedar River Tributary in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 141
CrossesCedar River Tributary
Location0.2 MI S of JCT T 359
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates43.84579, -92.95018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 141 over Cedar River Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 141 over Cedar River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T 141 over Cedar River Tributary carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 141 over Cedar River Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 141 over Cedar River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.