US Bridges

T 294 over S Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 35518

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 294 over S Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 294 over S Br Two Rivers in Kittson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 294
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates48.73145, -96.89572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1991)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$478 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 294 over S Br Two Rivers built?

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

What condition is T 294 over S Br Two Rivers 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 294 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 294 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 294 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.