US Bridges

T 291 over Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of W CO Line · Structure no. 91831

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 291 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 291 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 291
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI E of W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.29826, -93.02777
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1986)
Projected traffic44 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 291 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 291 over Stream 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 291 over Stream carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 291 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 291 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.