US Bridges

T 152 over N Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N JCT Mn 30 · Structure no. 83545

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 152 over N Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 152 over N Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 152
CrossesN Fk Watonwan River
Location2.2 MI N JCT Mn 30
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates44.08205, -94.8593
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 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 traffic43 (2006)
Projected traffic43 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 152 over N Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 152 over N 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 152 over N Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 152 over N Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 152 over N Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.