US Bridges

T 112 over Shakopee Creek

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 29 · Structure no. 76516

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 112 over Shakopee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 112 over Shakopee Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 112
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 29
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates45.18038, -95.59024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1987)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 112 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 112 over Shakopee Creek 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 112 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 112 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 112 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.