US Bridges

T 243 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 55K07

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 243 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 243 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,630 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 243
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates44.07087, -92.45876
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2034
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 243 over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 243 over Stream 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 243 over Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 243 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 243 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.