US Bridges

T 250 over Pomme De Terre River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 76523

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 250 over Pomme De Terre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 250 over Pomme De Terre River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 250
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates45.28825, -95.97506
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1996)
Projected traffic35 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 250 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 250 over Pomme De Terre 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 250 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 250 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 250 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.