T 221 over Spruce Creek
GoodPosted for loadDouglas County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 21508
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 221 over Spruce Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 221 over Spruce Creek in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 221 over Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 221 over Spruce 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does T 221 over Spruce Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 221 over Spruce Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 221 over Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.