T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8)
PoorPosted for loadLac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. 37517
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8) carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8)?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 278 over Ten Mile Creek (jd #8)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.