US Bridges

T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek

PoorPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. L8644

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 295
CrossesFort Ridgely Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 295
Coordinates44.57096, -94.81439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (1971)
Projected traffic3 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$206 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 295 over Fort Ridgely Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.