US Bridges

T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 59J59

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk is a concrete culvert carrying T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 279
CrossesTrib N Br Pipestone Crk
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates44.14838, -96.22486
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2010)
Projected traffic59 by 2030
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 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 279 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.