T 283 over Bear Creek
GoodMower County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 50581
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 283 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 283 over Bear Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 283 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 283 over Bear 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does T 283 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is T 283 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 283 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.