US Bridges

T 215 over Crow Spring

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 55540

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 215 over Crow Spring is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 215 over Crow Spring in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 215
CrossesCrow Spring
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates44.00604, -92.12137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic70 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

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 215 over Crow Spring built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 215 over Crow Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 215 over Crow Spring carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 215 over Crow Spring?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 215 over Crow Spring?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.