US Bridges

T 241 over Mississippi River

Fair

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of CO Line (110 · Structure no. R0038

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1993 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

T 241 over Mississippi River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 241 over Mississippi River in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesT 241
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.8 MI E of CO Line (110
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates47.39903, -95.14791
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1993)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 241 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 241 over Mississippi 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 241 over Mississippi River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 241 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T 241 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.