US Bridges

T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53J71

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesKanaranzi Creek
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates43.6887, -95.90572
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 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 traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 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 140 over Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 140 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 140 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.