US Bridges

T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 83548

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 162
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates43.89019, -94.59933
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2008)
Projected traffic49 by 2025
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 162 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 162 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 162 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.