US Bridges

T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River

PoorClosed to traffic

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L7275

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2011
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 200
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates43.5734, -94.71578
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2011
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1986)
Projected traffic54 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 200 over E Fk Des Moines 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 August 2011.

How much traffic does T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T 200 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.