US Bridges

T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 175 · Structure no. 35521

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 240
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 175
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates48.7656, -96.88686
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1991)
Projected traffic20 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 240 over Mid 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 240 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.