US Bridges

T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 65J96

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 217
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates44.59732, -94.83254
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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 217 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 217 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.