T 135 over South Creek
Martin County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 135 over South Creek in Martin County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 52 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1992).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 162 inventoried bridges in Martin County rated good (46.3%); 39 (24.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 3.0 Mi E of Jct Th 15 |
| NBI structure number | 46563 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Martin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 15 over Center Creek | 1973 | 11,176 | Good |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1973 | 8,600 | Fair |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1972 | 8,600 | Fair |
| I 90 over Stream | 1972 | 8,600 | Good |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1973 | 8,600 | Good |
| I 90 over South Creek | 1972 | 8,111 | Fair |
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