US Bridges

T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E JCT CR 102 on · Structure no. 97217

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 299
CrossesN Fk Whitewater River
Location0.4 MI E JCT CR 102 on
RouteCounty Highway 299
Coordinates44.09323, -92.27696
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (1991)
Projected traffic61 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 299 over N Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River 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 299 over N Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 299 over N Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.