US Bridges

T 131 over Stream

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 42 · Structure no. L9308

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 131 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 131 over Stream in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 131
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 42
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates44.42859, -93.04481
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1985)
Projected traffic24 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 131 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 131 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 131 over Stream carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 131 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 131 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.