US Bridges

T 720 over Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 96421

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 720 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 720 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 720
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 720
Coordinates44.38096, -92.60118
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1986)
Projected traffic15 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 720 over Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 720 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 720 over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 720 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 720 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.