US Bridges

T 440 over S Br Root River

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 23532

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 440 over S Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 440 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 440
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 440
Coordinates43.61474, -92.34946
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1980)
Projected traffic68 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 440 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 440 over S Br Root 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T 440 over S Br Root River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 440 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 440 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.