US Bridges

T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 50J20

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River is a concrete culvert carrying T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 21
CrossesTrib to Upper Iowa River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates43.50809, -92.46909
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 inspectionJuly 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1999)
Projected traffic10 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 21 over Trib to Upper Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.