US Bridges

T 288 over Redwood River

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. L3679

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 288 over Redwood River is a concrete culvert carrying T 288 over Redwood River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 288
CrossesRedwood River
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.18238, -96.06937
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1997)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
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$320 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 288 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 288 over Redwood River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 288 over Redwood River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 288 over Redwood River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T 288 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.