US Bridges

T 288 over Stream

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 97581

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 288 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 288 over Stream in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

CarriesT 288
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates45.07025, -93.85867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1993)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 288 over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 288 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does T 288 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 288 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 288 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.