US Bridges

T 278 over Pine Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 85517

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 278 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 278 over Pine Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 278
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 278
Coordinates43.86123, -91.45628
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1986)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 278 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 278 over Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 278 over Pine Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 278 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 278 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.