US Bridges

T 298 over Lily Creek

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 46514

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 298 over Lily Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 298 over Lily Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 298
CrossesLily Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.70276, -94.5461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1986)
Projected traffic40 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 298 over Lily Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 298 over Lily Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 298 over Lily Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 298 over Lily Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 298 over Lily Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.