US Bridges

T 326 over Pine Island Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. L0746

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 326 over Pine Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 326 over Pine Island Creek 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 6 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 326
CrossesPine Island Creek
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 326
Coordinates44.24672, -92.67098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (1986)
Projected traffic88 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 326 over Pine Island Creek built?

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

What condition is T 326 over Pine Island Creek 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 326 over Pine Island Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 326 over Pine Island Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns T 326 over Pine Island Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.