US Bridges

T 435 over S Br Root River

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. L9956

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 435 over S Br Root River is a concrete culvert carrying T 435 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 435
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 435
Coordinates43.61655, -92.38151
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 inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1973)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 435 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 435 over S 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does T 435 over S Br Root River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 435 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 435 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.