US Bridges

T 283 over Trib Rock River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Twp 284 · Structure no. 59K32

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 283 over Trib Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying T 283 over Trib Rock River 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 283
CrossesTrib Rock River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Twp 284
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates44.08092, -96.16119
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 283 over Trib Rock River built?

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

What condition is T 283 over Trib Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 283 over Trib Rock River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 283 over Trib Rock River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns T 283 over Trib Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.