US Bridges

T 213 over Silver Creek

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 09J07

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 213 over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 213 over Silver Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 213
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates46.47333, -92.88778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1999)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$350 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 213 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 213 over Silver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 213 over Silver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 213 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns T 213 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.