US Bridges

T 237 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S JCT Csah 2 on · Structure no. L6281

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 237 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 237 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 237
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI S JCT Csah 2 on
RouteCounty Highway 237
Coordinates44.06312, -92.09914
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1990)
Projected traffic40 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$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 237 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 237 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 237 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 237 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 237 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.