US Bridges

T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)

FairPosted for load

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 62 · Structure no. 72528

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 287
CrossesN Br Rush R (cd 55)
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates44.51698, -94.13001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1986)
Projected traffic23 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 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 287 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.