US Bridges

T 141 over Le Sueur River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 81516

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 141 over Le Sueur River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 141 over Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 141
CrossesLe Sueur River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates43.94737, -93.47652
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1969)
Projected traffic54 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 141 over Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 141 over Le Sueur River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 141 over Le Sueur River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 141 over Le Sueur River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 141 over Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.