US Bridges

T 349 over Pine Island Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. L0753

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 349 over Pine Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 349 over Pine Island Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 349
CrossesPine Island Creek
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.22511, -92.57087
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 349 over Pine Island Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 349 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 349 over Pine Island Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 349 over Pine Island Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 349 over Pine Island Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.