US Bridges

T 234 over Stream

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. L0690

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 234 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 234 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 234
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.38414, -92.75628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1986)
Projected traffic66 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 234 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 234 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 234 over Stream carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 234 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T 234 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.