US Bridges

T 287 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 47528

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 287 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 287 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2029. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 287
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates45.22141, -94.51852
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (1993)
Projected traffic61 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 287 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 287 over N Fk Crow River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 287 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 287 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 287 over N Fk Crow River?

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