FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 106

Carrying T 106 over DUTCH CHARLEY CREEK

1.2 MI E OF JCT CSAH 6, Cottonwood, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 106

The T 106 bridge in Cottonwood, Minnesota carries T 106 over DUTCH CHARLEY CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.1 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How T 106 compares

▼ 6.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Minnesota bridges
125
Bridges in Cottonwood · 1 in Poor condition
T 106 29.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.1 m (53 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31 vehicles/day
Structure Number
L9949

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 106 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 106 against other structures in Cottonwood 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 106?

T 106 in Cottonwood, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 106 inspected?

T 106'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 31 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 106 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 106?

T 106 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 106?

T 106 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 106 and does age affect safety?

T 106 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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