US Bridges

T 117 over Gorman Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 79536

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 117 over Gorman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 117 over Gorman Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 117
CrossesGorman Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates44.28678, -92.06503
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 117 over Gorman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 117 over Gorman 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 117 over Gorman Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 117 over Gorman Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 117 over Gorman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.