US Bridges

T 378 over Canfield Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 23J19

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 378 over Canfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 378 over Canfield Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 378
CrossesCanfield Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 378
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.5714, -92.24911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (1998)
Projected traffic29 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 378 over Canfield Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 378 over Canfield Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 378 over Canfield Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 378 over Canfield Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns T 378 over Canfield Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.