FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 126

Carrying T 126 over JUD DITCH # 12

0.1 E OF JCT TH9, Wilkin, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 126

The T 126 bridge in Wilkin, Minnesota carries T 126 over JUD DITCH # 12. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.0 metric tons.

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

How T 126 compares

▼ 17.7
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Minnesota bridges
191
Bridges in Wilkin · 7 in Poor condition
T 126 18.0 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.2
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L7343

How to read this record

T 126 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 126 against other structures in Wilkin 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 126?

T 126 in Wilkin, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 126 inspected?

T 126'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 6 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 126 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 126?

T 126 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 126?

T 126 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 126 and does age affect safety?

T 126 was built in 1950, making it 76 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.