US Bridges

T 205 over Little Sioux River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 32J07

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 205 over Little Sioux River is a concrete culvert carrying T 205 over Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 205
CrossesLittle Sioux River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates43.61239, -95.29483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic20 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 205 over Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 205 over Little Sioux River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 205 over Little Sioux River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 205 over Little Sioux River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 205 over Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.