T 187
Carrying T 187 over OKABENA CREEK
0.3 MI S OF JCT CSAH 18, Jackson, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T 187
The T 187 bridge in Jackson, Minnesota carries T 187 over OKABENA CREEK. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1938, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T 187 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1905
- Last Reconstructed
- 1938
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L5245
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
T 187 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare T 187 against other structures in Jackson 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 187?
T 187 in Jackson, Minnesota has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T 187 inspected?
T 187'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 187 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T 187?
T 187 has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining T 187?
T 187 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is T 187 and does age affect safety?
T 187 was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 1938.
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.
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