US Bridges

T 138 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.9 Mmin of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. 83542

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 138 over Watonwan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 138 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 138
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.9 Mmin of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates44.035, -94.73
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2001)
Projected traffic25 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 138 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 138 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 138 over Watonwan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 138 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 138 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.