US Bridges

T 185 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 79532

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 185 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 185 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 185
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates44.22736, -92.2346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (1986)
Projected traffic43 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 185 over Stream carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 185 over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 185 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.