US Bridges

T 232 over N Fk Whitewater River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S JCT Csah 2 on · Structure no. R0213

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 232 over N Fk Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying T 232 over N Fk Whitewater River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 232
CrossesN Fk Whitewater River
Location0.4 MI S JCT Csah 2 on
RouteCounty Highway 232
Coordinates44.0591, -92.26936
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 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1988)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 232 over N Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 232 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 232 over N Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 232 over N Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 232 over N Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.