T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23)
PoorFreeborn County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 24505
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23) carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23)?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns T 343 over Steward Creek (cd #23)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.