US Bridges

T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. L9482

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River is a concrete culvert carrying T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 146
CrossesN Fk Watonwan River
Location2.3 MI S of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates44.0757, -94.81945
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1985)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
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 146 over N Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 146 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 146 over N Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.