US Bridges

T 136 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 53J26

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 136 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 136 over Champepadan Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long.

CarriesT 136
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates43.80684, -95.973
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2001)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 136 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 136 over Champepadan 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 136 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 136 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 136 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.