US Bridges

T 247 over Skunk River

FairPosted for load

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT CR 254 · Structure no. 49525

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 247 over Skunk River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 247 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 247
CrossesSkunk River
Location1.5 MI S of JCT CR 254
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.93408, -94.13472
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1985)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 247 over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 247 over Skunk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 247 over Skunk River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 247 over Skunk River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 247 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.