US Bridges

T 67 over Watonwan River

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. 5956

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 67 over Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying T 67 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 67
CrossesWatonwan River
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates44.03652, -94.70487
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1985)
Projected traffic35 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$136 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 67 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 67 over Watonwan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 67 over Watonwan River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 67 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T 67 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.