US Bridges

T 256 over Wing River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of N County Lin · Structure no. 77531

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 256 over Wing River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 256 over Wing River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 256
CrossesWing River
Location0.1 MI S of N County Lin
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates46.36723, -95.07204
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1970)
Projected traffic25 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 256 over Wing River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 256 over Wing 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 256 over Wing River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 256 over Wing River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 256 over Wing River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.