US Bridges

T 140 over Marion Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N JCT TH 52 on 6 · Structure no. R0106

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Marion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Marion Creek in Olmsted 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesMarion Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT TH 52 on 6
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates43.94135, -92.34852
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1990)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Marion Creek built?

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

What condition is T 140 over Marion 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 140 over Marion Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 140 over Marion Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns T 140 over Marion Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.