T 326 over Le Sueur River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 07541
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 326 over Le Sueur River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 326 over Le Sueur River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 326 over Le Sueur River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 326 over Le Sueur River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 326 over Le Sueur River carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is T 326 over Le Sueur River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 326 over Le Sueur River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.