T 137 over Stream

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 95233

Built: 1980; 45 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Steel
Length: 32 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 30; 1971 count
Owner: Town / Township; Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 137 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying T 137 over Stream in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 137

CrossesStream

Location1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 5

RouteCounty Highway 137

CountyRedwood County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.26833, -95.50416

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating26.1 US tons

Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialSteel

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)

Longest span13 ft (4 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1971)

Projected traffic30 by 2029

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

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 137 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 137 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 137 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 137 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 137 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.