US Bridges

T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.9MI S of JCT CR 60 · Structure no. 64566

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36 is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2029. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 240
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36
Location0.9MI S of JCT CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates44.29841, -94.96675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2000)
Projected traffic91 by 2029
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 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 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36 carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 240 over Sleepy Eye Creek-Jd #36?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.