US Bridges

T 308 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Meeker County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 24 · Structure no. L5898

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 308 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 308 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 308
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 24
RouteCounty Highway 308
Coordinates45.21406, -94.40944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1986)
Projected traffic60 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 308 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 308 over N 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 308 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 308 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 308 over N Fk Crow River?

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