US Bridges

T 69 over Straight River

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 74561

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 69 over Straight River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 69 over Straight River in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 69
CrossesStraight River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates43.9788, -93.26931
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 69 over Straight River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 69 over Straight River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 69 over Straight River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 69 over Straight River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 69 over Straight River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.