US Bridges

M 197 over Relief Waterway

GoodClosed to traffic

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 70J56

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2015
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 197 over Relief Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying M 197 over Relief Waterway in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 197
CrossesRelief Waterway
Location0.3 MI E JCT Csah 3
RouteCity Street 197
Coordinates44.6141, -93.76251
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2015
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2004)
Projected traffic1 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 197 over Relief Waterway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 197 over Relief Waterway 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 October 2015.

How much traffic does M 197 over Relief Waterway carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is M 197 over Relief Waterway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns M 197 over Relief Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.