T 116 over High Island Creek
FairPosted for loadSibley County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 72521
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 111 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 116 over High Island Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 116 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 116 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 116 over High Island Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does T 116 over High Island Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 116 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns T 116 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.