US Bridges

T 292 over Willow Creek

Fair

Roseau County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. L9270

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 292 over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 292 over Willow Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 292
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.6 MI W of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.88661, -95.12534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1970)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$33 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 292 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 292 over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does T 292 over Willow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 292 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 292 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.