US Bridges

T 297 over Stream

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 34527

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 297 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 297 over Stream in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 297
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 297
Coordinates45.25008, -94.87022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 297 over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 297 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 297 over Stream carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 297 over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 297 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.