US Bridges

T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 101 · Structure no. 83510

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 118
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 101
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates43.88988, -94.64987
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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1985)
Projected traffic10 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 118 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

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

What condition is T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 118 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.