US Bridges

T 174 over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 91938

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 174 over Stream in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates44.83348, -92.81027
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (1998)
Projected traffic104 by 2029
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

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 174 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 174 over Stream carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 174 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 174 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.