US Bridges

T 220 over Grove Creek

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 47525

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 220 over Grove Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 220 over Grove Creek in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 220
CrossesGrove Creek
Location2.3 MI E of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates45.19606, -94.62899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (1987)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 220 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 220 over Grove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 220 over Grove Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 220 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 220 over Grove Creek?

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