US Bridges

T 220 over Little Cottonwood River

Fair

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 08525

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 220 over Little Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 220 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 220
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates44.17618, -94.73894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1980)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 220 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 220 over Little Cottonwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 220 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 220 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 220 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.