T 240 over Stony Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. L8348
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2019
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 240 over Stony Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 240 over Stony Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 240 over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 240 over Stony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2019.
How much traffic does T 240 over Stony Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 240 over Stony Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 240 over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.