US Bridges

T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37)

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 95677

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37) is a concrete culvert carrying T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37) in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 204
CrossesRedwood River (jd # 37)
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates44.51259, -95.73591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1992)
Projected traffic12 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 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37) 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37) carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns T 204 over Redwood River (jd # 37)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.