US Bridges

T 263 over Redwood River

Poor

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. L5744

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 263 over Redwood River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 263 over Redwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesT 263
CrossesRedwood River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 263
Coordinates44.22374, -95.99788
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1992)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$670 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 263 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 263 over Redwood River 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 263 over Redwood River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 263 over Redwood River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 263 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.