US Bridges

T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64571

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 234
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates44.33436, -95.02686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 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 span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 234 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.