US Bridges

T 122 over Rush River

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 72541

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 122 over Rush River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 122 over Rush River in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 122
CrossesRush River
Location3.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates44.51481, -93.9999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2006)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 122 over Rush River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 122 over Rush River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 122 over Rush River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 122 over Rush River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 122 over Rush River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.