US Bridges

T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 53531

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 119
CrossesKanaranzi Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates43.63077, -95.97449
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1994)
Projected traffic49 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

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 119 over Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 119 over Kanaranzi 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 119 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.