US Bridges

T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 91589

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 133 over Pleasant Valley 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 133
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 133
Coordinates43.9997, -91.60222
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 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 traffic90 (1986)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 133 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.