US Bridges

T 187 over Stream

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 66537

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 187 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 187 over Stream in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 187
CrossesStream
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates44.44579, -93.21122
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1999)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
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 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 187 over Stream built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 187 over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T 187 over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 187 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 187 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.