T 148 over Rush Creek
FairPosted for loadSteele County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 74532
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 148 over Rush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 148 over Rush Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 148 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 148 over Rush 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 148 over Rush Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T 148 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 148 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.