US Bridges

T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 53J81

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 120
CrossesKanaranzi Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates43.60178, -96.02441
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 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 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 traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2034
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 120 over Kanaranzi Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 120 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 120 over Kanaranzi Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.