T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)
GoodFreeborn County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 24517
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 266 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.