T 259 over N Br Root River
FairFillmore County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 23534
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 1978 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 259 over N Br Root River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 259 over N 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2029. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 259 over N Br Root River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 259 over N Br Root River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does T 259 over N Br Root River carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is T 259 over N Br Root River?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 259 over N Br Root River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.