US Bridges

T 245 over Little Pine River

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI W of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. 18J07

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 245 over Little Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying T 245 over Little Pine River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 245
CrossesLittle Pine River
Location2.6 MI W of JCT TH 6
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates46.62987, -93.98488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic40 (1999)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 245 over Little Pine River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 245 over Little Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does T 245 over Little Pine River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 245 over Little Pine River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 245 over Little Pine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.