US Bridges

T 160 over Stream

Poor

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. L9778

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 160 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying T 160 over Stream in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 160
CrossesStream
Location2.9 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28114, -95.53329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1971)
Projected traffic20 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$840 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 160 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 160 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 160 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 160 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns T 160 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.