US Bridges

T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 59K14

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR is a concrete culvert carrying T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 253
CrossesTrib S Br Pipestone CR
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates43.99889, -96.38796
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 253 over Trib S Br Pipestone CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.