US Bridges

T 219 over S Br Root River

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W JCT Mn 250 · Structure no. 23574

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 219 over S Br Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 219 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 219
CrossesS Br Root River
Location2.0 MI W JCT Mn 250
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates43.71332, -92.00489
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2004)
Projected traffic41 by 2030
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 219 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 219 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T 219 over S Br Root River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 219 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 219 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.