US Bridges

T 306 over Bear Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 77J70

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 306 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 306 over Bear Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 306
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates46.34692, -95.02088
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2008)
Projected traffic49 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 306 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 306 over Bear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 306 over Bear Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is T 306 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 306 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.