US Bridges

T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 08522

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 205
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location1.4 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates44.26119, -94.82634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (1996)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 205 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.