T 209 over Sand Hill River
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 232 · Structure no. L7522
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 209 over Sand Hill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 209 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 209 over Sand Hill River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 209 over Sand Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 209 over Sand Hill River carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 209 over Sand Hill River?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 209 over Sand Hill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.