US Bridges

T 140 over Stream

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 96392

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates43.76939, -92.92986
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1986)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 140 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 140 over Stream 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does T 140 over Stream carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 140 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 140 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.