US Bridges

T 226 over Duschee Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. R0218

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 226 over Duschee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 226 over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 226
CrossesDuschee Creek
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates43.67643, -91.97972
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1988)
Projected traffic48 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 226 over Duschee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 226 over Duschee 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 226 over Duschee Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 226 over Duschee Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 226 over Duschee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.