US Bridges

T 234 over Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 22594

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2001 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 2002, so it is 23 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 234
CrossesBlue Earth River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates43.57038, -94.09769
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2001)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2002, making it 23 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 November 2023.

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

About 65 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 234 over Blue Earth River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 234 over Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.