US Bridges

T 228 over Silver Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W JCT CR 119 on · Structure no. L9643

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 228 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 228 over Silver Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 228
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT CR 119 on
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates44.03548, -92.34496
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (1990)
Projected traffic74 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 228 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 228 over Silver Creek 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 228 over Silver Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 228 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 228 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.