US Bridges

T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 65J19

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 220
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates44.52491, -94.78577
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic59 (2002)
Projected traffic59 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 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 220 over Fort Ridgely 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 220 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.