US Bridges

T 319 over Dry Run

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 28J62

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 319 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying T 319 over Dry Run in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 319
CrossesDry Run
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 76
RouteCounty Highway 319
Coordinates43.83548, -91.6511
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 319 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 319 over Dry Run 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 319 over Dry Run carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 319 over Dry Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns T 319 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.