US Bridges

T 241 over Little Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 08540

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 241 over Little Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 241 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 241
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location2.9 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates44.21374, -94.57295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 241 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 241 over Little Cottonwood River 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 241 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 241 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 241 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.