US Bridges

T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2)

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 61J04

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2) is a concrete culvert carrying T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2) in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 220
CrossesSignalness Creek (cd #2)
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates45.53763, -95.58279
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1969)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2) carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2)?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 220 over Signalness Creek (cd #2)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.