US Bridges

T 313 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT CR 55 · Structure no. 97629

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 313 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying T 313 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 313
CrossesStream
Location1.4 MI W of JCT CR 55
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28198, -92.64109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1992)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$245 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 313 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 313 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 313 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 313 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 313 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.