US Bridges

T 266 over W Br Rum River

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 48524

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 266 over W Br Rum River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 266 over W Br Rum River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 266
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates45.60364, -93.6424
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (1996)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 266 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 266 over W Br Rum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 266 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 266 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 266 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.