T 284 over Bear Creek
FairMower County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 50570
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 284 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 284 over Bear Creek in Mower 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 284 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 284 over Bear Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does T 284 over Bear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is T 284 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 284 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.