US Bridges

T 219 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 53533

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 219 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 219 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 219
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates43.68861, -95.49594
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1994)
Projected traffic49 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 219 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 219 over Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 219 over Elk Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 219 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 219 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.