US Bridges

T 136 over Stream

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 96212

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 136 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 136 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 136
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates43.83129, -95.97287
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1986)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
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 136 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 136 over Stream 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 136 over Stream carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 136 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 136 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.