US Bridges

T 288 over BNSF RR

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 86528

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 288 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 288 over BNSF RR in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2029. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 288
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates45.06166, -93.85867
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2003)
Projected traffic253 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 288 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 288 over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 288 over BNSF RR carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 288 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 288 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.