US Bridges

T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78)

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 95900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78) is a concrete culvert carrying T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78) in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 213
CrossesRobarts Creek (cd # 78)
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates44.37082, -94.01944
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 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (1971)
Projected traffic57 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78) 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 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78) carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 213 over Robarts Creek (cd # 78)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.