US Bridges

T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25579

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 266
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates44.29992, -92.91973
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (1996)
Projected traffic89 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 266 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 266 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.