US Bridges

T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 175 · Structure no. 35531

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 238
CrossesMid Br Two Rivers
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 175
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates48.77694, -96.75557
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1991)
Projected traffic34 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 238 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 238 over Mid Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.