US Bridges

T 2 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. L9551

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 2 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 2 over Stream in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 2
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates45.07774, -96.43489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (1973)
Projected traffic89 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$350 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 2 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 2 over Stream carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 2 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.