US Bridges

T 228 over Gillespie Brook

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N JCT Mn 73 · Structure no. 09J14

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 228 over Gillespie Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 228 over Gillespie Brook in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesT 228
CrossesGillespie Brook
Location0.9 MI N JCT Mn 73
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates46.45898, -92.83506
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic13 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 228 over Gillespie Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 228 over Gillespie Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 228 over Gillespie Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 228 over Gillespie Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 228 over Gillespie Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.