US Bridges

T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 59529

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 277
CrossesN Br Pipestone Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 277
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.076, -96.32772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1997)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$650 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 277 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.