US Bridges

T 140 over Plum Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 64556

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 140 over Plum Creek in Redwood 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates44.25418, -95.46266
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is T 140 over Plum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 140 over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 140 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 140 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.