US Bridges

T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64592

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 196
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates44.3422, -95.2889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 196 over Sleepy Eye 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 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 196 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.