US Bridges

T 176 over Redwood River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 64535

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 176 over Redwood River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 176 over Redwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 176
CrossesRedwood River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates44.50143, -95.43176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1971)
Projected traffic22 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 176 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 176 over Redwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 176 over Redwood River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 176 over Redwood River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 176 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.