US Bridges

T 256 over Stream

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 97723

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 256 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 256 over Stream in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 256
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 11
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates48.56106, -96.78028
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1991)
Projected traffic46 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 256 over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 256 over Stream 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 256 over Stream carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 256 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 256 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.