US Bridges

T 306 over Pine Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 28527

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 306 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 306 over Pine Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 306
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates43.81102, -91.31877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 306 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 306 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 306 over Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 306 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 306 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.