US Bridges

T 244 over Long Lake Outlet

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 73520

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 244 over Long Lake Outlet is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 244 over Long Lake Outlet in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 244
CrossesLong Lake Outlet
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates45.41302, -94.52296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1986)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 244 over Long Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 244 over Long Lake Outlet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 244 over Long Lake Outlet carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T 244 over Long Lake Outlet?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 244 over Long Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.