US Bridges

T 144 over Stream

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 59 · Structure no. 95527

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 144 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 144 over Stream in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 144
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates44.07365, -93.13611
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
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 144 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 144 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 144 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 144 over Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 144 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.