US Bridges

T 219 over Estes Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 97042

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 219 over Estes Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 219 over Estes Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 219
CrossesEstes Brook
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates45.67783, -93.71046
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1990)
Projected traffic25 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 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 219 over Estes Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 219 over Estes Brook 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 219 over Estes Brook carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 219 over Estes Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 219 over Estes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.