US Bridges

T 209 over Little Cannon River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 246 · Structure no. 25J72

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 209 over Little Cannon River is a concrete culvert carrying T 209 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 209
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 246
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates44.33691, -93.0002
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2012)
Projected traffic49 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 209 over Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 209 over Little Cannon 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 209 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 209 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 209 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.