US Bridges

T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25555

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 317
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates44.25928, -93.02589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1986)
Projected traffic55 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 317 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 317 over N Fk Zumbro 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 317 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.