US Bridges

T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80)

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 22595

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80) in Faribault 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 226
CrossesCoon Creek (cd #80)
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates43.57864, -94.06771
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80) built?

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

What condition is T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80) 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 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80) carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 226 over Coon Creek (cd #80)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.