US Bridges

T 174 over Nicollet Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT 506th. ST · Structure no. 52503

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Nicollet Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 174 over Nicollet Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesNicollet Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT 506th. ST
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates44.20477, -94.19934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1971)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 174 over Nicollet Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 over Nicollet Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 174 over Nicollet Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 174 over Nicollet Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 174 over Nicollet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.