US Bridges

T 275 over S Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 47520

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 275 over S Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 275 over S Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 275
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates44.95033, -94.59364
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1986)
Projected traffic80 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 byCounty 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 275 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 275 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 275 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 275 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 275 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.