US Bridges

T 312 over Dry Run

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S JCT Csah 12 on · Structure no. 55549

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 312 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 312 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 312
CrossesDry Run
Location1.5 MI S JCT Csah 12 on
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates44.14503, -92.44832
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (1993)
Projected traffic112 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 312 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 312 over Dry Run 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 312 over Dry Run carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 312 over Dry Run?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 312 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.