US Bridges

T 286 over Stream

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 28J36

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 286 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 286 over Stream in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 286
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 286
Coordinates43.80164, -91.43196
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
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 286 over Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 286 over Stream 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 286 over Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 286 over Stream?

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

Who owns T 286 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.