US Bridges

T 132 over S Fk Watonwan River

FairPosted for load

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 83520

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 132 over S Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 132 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 132
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.88073, -94.71953
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1985)
Projected traffic25 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 132 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 132 over S Fk 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 132 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 132 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 132 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.