US Bridges

T 214 over Little Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI J of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 08545

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 214 over Little Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 214 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 214
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location0.6 MI J of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates44.17535, -94.75889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1973)
Projected traffic18 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 214 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 214 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 214 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 214 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 214 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.