FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 181

Carrying T 181 over DRY RUN

0.1 MI S OF JCT CSAH 68, Dakota, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 181

The T 181 bridge in Dakota, Minnesota carries T 181 over DRY RUN. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 483 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How T 181 compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Minnesota bridges
152
Bridges in Dakota · 1 in Poor condition
T 181 32.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
483 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19J65

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 181 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare T 181 against other structures in Dakota and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for T 181?

T 181 in Dakota, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 181 inspected?

T 181's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 483 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 181 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T 181?

T 181 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 181?

T 181 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 181 and does age affect safety?

T 181 was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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