US Bridges

T 274 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. L4809

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 274 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 274 over Stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 274
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.76495, -92.16261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1973)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 274 over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 274 over Stream 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 274 over Stream carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 274 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T 274 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.