US Bridges

T 127 over Wild Rice River

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 54541

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over Wild Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 127 over Wild Rice River in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesWild Rice River
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates47.28169, -96.47588
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1986)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 127 over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over Wild Rice River 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 127 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 127 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 127 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.