US Bridges

T 163 over Jd # 10

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 51525

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 163 over Jd # 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 163 over Jd # 10 in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 163
CrossesJd # 10
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates43.96366, -95.69318
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (1996)
Projected traffic13 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 163 over Jd # 10 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 163 over Jd # 10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 163 over Jd # 10 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 163 over Jd # 10?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 163 over Jd # 10?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.