US Bridges

T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT CR 119 · Structure no. 85518

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 118
CrossesS Fk Whitewater River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT CR 119
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates43.99172, -92.04762
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1970)
Projected traffic28 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 118 over S Fk Whitewater River built?

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

What condition is T 118 over S Fk Whitewater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 118 over S Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.