US Bridges

T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 78J23

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 170
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates45.77375, -96.47807
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2007)
Projected traffic49 by 2027
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 170 over Eighteen Mile 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 170 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.