US Bridges

T 300 over Foster Creek

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT CR 119 · Structure no. 22617

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 300 over Foster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 300 over Foster Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 300
CrossesFoster Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT CR 119
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates43.66192, -93.78625
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2013)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
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 300 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 300 over Foster 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 300 over Foster Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 300 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T 300 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.