US Bridges

T 125 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. 83528

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 125 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 125
CrossesWatonwan River
Location1.3 MI N of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates44.04069, -94.69476
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1985)
Projected traffic8 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 125 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 125 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 125 over Watonwan River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 125 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 125 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.