US Bridges

T 99 over Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 83552

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 99 over Watonwan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 99 over Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2037. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 99
CrossesWatonwan River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates44.05674, -94.50408
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 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 99 over Watonwan River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 99 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 99 over Watonwan River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 99 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 99 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.