US Bridges

T 247 over N Br Two Rivers

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 35532

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 247 over N Br Two Rivers is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 247 over N Br Two Rivers in Kittson 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 247
CrossesN Br Two Rivers
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 247
Coordinates48.83506, -96.84357
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1999)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 247 over N Br Two Rivers built?

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

What condition is T 247 over N 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 247 over N Br Two Rivers carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 247 over N Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 247 over N Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.