US Bridges

T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19)

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. R0076

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19) is a concrete culvert carrying T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19) in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 146
CrossesShakopee Creek (jd #19)
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 35
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.16389, -95.3289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1986)
Projected traffic68 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 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19) 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19) carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 146 over Shakopee Creek (jd #19)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.