US Bridges

T 230 over S Fk Root River

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 28507

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 230 over S Fk Root River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 230 over S Fk Root River in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 230
CrossesS Fk Root River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates43.71518, -91.6257
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1986)
Projected traffic56 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 230 over S Fk Root River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 230 over S Fk Root River 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 230 over S Fk Root River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 230 over S Fk Root River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 230 over S Fk Root River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.