T 253 over Pipestone Creek
FairPipestone County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N Ofjct Csah 5 · Structure no. 59539
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 253 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 253 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 253 over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 253 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T 253 over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is T 253 over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 253 over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.