T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek
FairBrown County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 08531
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T 215 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.