US Bridges

T 162 over Chetamba Creek

GoodPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT CR 64 · Structure no. 65558

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 162 over Chetamba Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 162 over Chetamba Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 162
CrossesChetamba Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates44.86501, -95.32176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1998)
Projected traffic38 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 162 over Chetamba Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 162 over Chetamba 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 162 over Chetamba Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 162 over Chetamba Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 162 over Chetamba Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.