US Bridges

T 365 over Okabena Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 32539

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 365 over Okabena Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 365 over Okabena Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 365
CrossesOkabena Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 365
Coordinates43.71764, -95.37899
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1997)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$142 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 365 over Okabena Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 365 over Okabena 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 365 over Okabena Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 365 over Okabena Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 365 over Okabena Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.