FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 149

Carrying T 149 over COON CREEK

0.8 MI E OF JCT CSAH 28, Norman, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 149

The T 149 bridge in Norman, Minnesota carries T 149 over COON CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14 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 35.9 metric tons.

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

How T 149 compares

▲ 0.2
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Minnesota bridges
140
Bridges in Norman · 5 in Poor condition
T 149 35.9 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14 vehicles/day
Structure Number
97093

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 149 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 149 against other structures in Norman 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 149?

T 149 in Norman, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 149 inspected?

T 149'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 14 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 149 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 149?

T 149 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 149?

T 149 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 149 and does age affect safety?

T 149 was built in 1990, making it 36 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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