US Bridges

T 289 over Trout Brook

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 25595

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 289 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 289 over Trout Brook in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 289
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 289
Coordinates44.32114, -92.57831
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2002)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 289 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 289 over Trout Brook 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 289 over Trout Brook carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 289 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 289 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.