US Bridges

T 296 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 86507

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 296 over N Fk Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 296 over N Fk Crow River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 296
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 25
RouteCounty Highway 296
Coordinates45.09506, -93.87105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1986)
Projected traffic150 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 296 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 296 over N Fk Crow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 296 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 296 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 296 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.