US Bridges

T 230 over Little Iowa River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 50J32

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 230 over Little Iowa River is a concrete culvert carrying T 230 over Little 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 230
CrossesLittle Iowa River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates43.56034, -92.5193
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 2024
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 length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic12 (1999)
Projected traffic12 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 230 over Little Iowa River built?

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

What condition is T 230 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 230 over Little Iowa River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 230 over Little Iowa River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 230 over Little Iowa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.