US Bridges

T 132 over Rabbit River

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT 450th ST · Structure no. 84J74

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 132 over Rabbit River is a concrete culvert carrying T 132 over Rabbit River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 132
CrossesRabbit River
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT 450th ST
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates46.12552, -96.51221
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2018)
Projected traffic16 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 132 over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 132 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 132 over Rabbit River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 132 over Rabbit River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 132 over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.