US Bridges

T 142 over Pell Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 64540

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1978 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 142 over Pell Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 142 over Pell Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 142
CrossesPell Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates44.24642, -95.33235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1978)
Projected traffic19 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 142 over Pell Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 142 over Pell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 142 over Pell Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is T 142 over Pell Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 142 over Pell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.