US Bridges

T 163 over Rush Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 85516

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 163 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 163 over Rush Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 163
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.2 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates43.93502, -91.86055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1986)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
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

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 163 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 163 over Rush Creek 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 163 over Rush Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 163 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 163 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.