US Bridges

T 174 over Cottonwood River

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64577

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 174 over Cottonwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesCottonwood River
Location2.0 MI S JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates44.30172, -95.43937
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2006)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 174 over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 over Cottonwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 174 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 174 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 174 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.