US Bridges

T 215 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L0679

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 215 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying T 215 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 215
CrossesStream
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.41223, -92.55192
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (1986)
Projected traffic86 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$383.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 215 over Stream built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 215 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 215 over Stream carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 215 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T 215 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.