US Bridges

T 234 over Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22589

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 234 over Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 234 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 234
CrossesBlue Earth River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates43.55379, -94.09779
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1995)
Projected traffic47 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 234 over Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 234 over Blue Earth River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 234 over Blue Earth River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 234 over Blue Earth River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 234 over Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.