US Bridges

T 140 over Stream

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 87J04

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Stream in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI W JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates44.7326, -96.29072
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1997)
Projected traffic45 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

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 140 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 140 over Stream 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 140 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 140 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 140 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.