US Bridges

T 246 over Trout Brook

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Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 25J92

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 246 over Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 246 over Trout Brook in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 246
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 58
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.3689, -92.61523
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 246 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 246 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 246 over Trout Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 246 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 246 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.