US Bridges

T 291 over N Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 25561

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 291 over N Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 291 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 291
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location2.0 MI E of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 291
Coordinates44.29826, -92.93903
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1992)
Projected traffic46 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 291 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 291 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 291 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 291 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 291 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.