T 220 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 34 · Structure no. 12540
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 220 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 220 over Cottonwood Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2029. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 220 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 220 over Cottonwood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T 220 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 220 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 220 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.