US Bridges

T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25584

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 253
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates44.29921, -92.89136
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1998)
Projected traffic66 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 253 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 253 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 253 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.