US Bridges

T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 84J57

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River is a concrete culvert carrying T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River in Wilkin 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 156
CrossesS Fk Rabbit River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates46.02701, -96.36961
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic24 (2001)
Projected traffic24 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 156 over S Fk Rabbit River built?

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

What condition is T 156 over S Fk Rabbit 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 156 over S Fk Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.