US Bridges

T 211 over Deerhorn Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT CR 188 · Structure no. 84521

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 211 over Deerhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 211 over Deerhorn Creek in Wilkin 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 211
CrossesDeerhorn Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT CR 188
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates46.57873, -96.48828
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (1996)
Projected traffic26 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 211 over Deerhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is T 211 over Deerhorn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 211 over Deerhorn Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 211 over Deerhorn Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 211 over Deerhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.