US Bridges

T 185 over Shakopee Creek

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 76530

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 185 over Shakopee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 185 over Shakopee Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 185
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates45.17569, -95.55286
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1986)
Projected traffic37 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 185 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 185 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 185 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 185 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.