US Bridges

T 223 over Shakopee Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 96357

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 223 over Shakopee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 223 over Shakopee Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 223
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates45.15272, -95.35123
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1973)
Projected traffic19 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 223 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 223 over Shakopee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 223 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 223 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 223 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.