US Bridges

T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 72J62

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20) is a concrete culvert carrying T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 286
CrossesS Br Rush R (jd 20)
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 286
Coordinates44.47104, -94.19218
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic72 by 2031
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 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20) carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 286 over S Br Rush R (jd 20)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.