US Bridges

T 353 over Rice Creek

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT CR 256 · Structure no. 49J24

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 353 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 353 over Rice Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 353
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.1 MI E of JCT CR 256
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates45.95597, -94.23689
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2000)
Projected traffic22 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 353 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 353 over Rice Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 353 over Rice Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 353 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 353 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.