T 221 over Red Eye River
GoodWadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 227 · Structure no. 80535
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 221 over Red Eye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 221 over Red Eye River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 221 over Red Eye River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 221 over Red Eye 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does T 221 over Red Eye River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is T 221 over Red Eye River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 221 over Red Eye River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.