T 298 over Lily Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 46517
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 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 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 298 over Lily Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 298 over Lily Creek 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 November 2024.
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 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 298 over Lily Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.