US Bridges

T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 59J39

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 105
CrossesN Br Pipestone Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates44.08379, -96.28507
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic36 by 2026
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 105 over N Br Pipestone 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 105 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.