US Bridges

T 229 over Little Cannon River

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 25609

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 229 over Little Cannon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 229 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 229
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates44.39931, -92.93118
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2011)
Projected traffic101 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 229 over Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 229 over Little Cannon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 229 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 229 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 229 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.