US Bridges

T 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. 64572

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 218 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2029. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 218
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates44.35444, -95.16229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2003)
Projected traffic62 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 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

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

What condition is T 218 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 218 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.