US Bridges

T 165 over Rabbit River

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97996

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 165 over Rabbit River is a concrete culvert carrying T 165 over Rabbit River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 165
CrossesRabbit River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates46.07324, -96.28608
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic11 (1994)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 165 over Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 165 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 165 over Rabbit River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 165 over Rabbit River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 165 over Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.