US Bridges

T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60)

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 54521

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60) in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 245
CrossesSpring Creek (cd #60)
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates47.35524, -96.49484
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1986)
Projected traffic16 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 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60) 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 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60) carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 245 over Spring Creek (cd #60)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.