US Bridges

T 221 over S Fk Crow River

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 43527

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 221 over S Fk Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 221 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 221
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates44.87079, -94.07124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1970)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
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 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 221 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 221 over S Fk Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 221 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 221 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 221 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.