US Bridges

T 273 over Stream

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 91548

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 273 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 273 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 273
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.31338, -92.76155
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (1986)
Projected traffic71 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 273 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 273 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 273 over Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 273 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 273 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.