US Bridges

T 131 over Long Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI E of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 79551

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 131 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 131 over Long Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 131
CrossesLong Creek
Location3.9 MI E of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates44.26373, -92.24115
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2012)
Projected traffic69 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 131 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 131 over Long 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 131 over Long Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 131 over Long Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 131 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.