US Bridges

T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River

GoodPosted for load

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT CR 101 · Structure no. 83529

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 112
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT CR 101
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates43.88963, -94.58889
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 statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1988)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 112 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 112 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 112 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.