US Bridges

T 259 over Two Rivers

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 49J01

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 259 over Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying T 259 over Two Rivers in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 259
CrossesTwo Rivers
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates45.81096, -94.43043
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1995)
Projected traffic35 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 259 over Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 259 over Two Rivers 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 259 over Two Rivers carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 259 over Two Rivers?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 259 over Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.