US Bridges

T 131 over Stream

Poor

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT CR105 · Structure no. L1438

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 131 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying T 131 over Stream in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 131
CrossesStream
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT CR105
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates43.97608, -91.6348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1986)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$39 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 131 over Stream built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 131 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 131 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 131 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 131 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.