US Bridges

T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI No of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 61J05

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri is a concrete culvert carrying T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 175
CrossesTributary to Chippewa Ri
Location1.9 MI No of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates45.44546, -95.42905
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic50 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 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 175 over Tributary to Chippewa Ri?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.