US Bridges

T 179 over W Br Raven Stream

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 70J61

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 179 over W Br Raven Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 179 over W Br Raven Stream in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 179
CrossesW Br Raven Stream
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates44.5875, -93.61369
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2014)
Projected traffic116 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 179 over W Br Raven Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 179 over W Br Raven 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 179 over W Br Raven Stream carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 179 over W Br Raven Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 179 over W Br Raven Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.