US Bridges

T 262 over Tyler Creek

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 42580

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 262 over Tyler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 262 over Tyler Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 262
CrossesTyler Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates44.25053, -96.04858
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 262 over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 262 over Tyler Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 262 over Tyler Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 262 over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 262 over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.