US Bridges

T 289 over BNSF RR

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 14556

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T 289 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 289 over BNSF RR in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 289
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.1 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 289
Coordinates46.84607, -96.34419
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 289 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 289 over BNSF RR 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 289 over BNSF RR carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 289 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 289 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.