T 244 over Whitewater River
Wabasha County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 244 over Whitewater River in Wabasha County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1986).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 147 inventoried bridges in Wabasha County rated fair (41.5%); 1 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 79 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S of Jct Csah 25 |
| NBI structure number | L3013 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wabasha County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Cp Rail | 1985 | 5,183 | Fair |
| US 61 over Miller Creek | 1985 | 5,183 | Good |
| US 61 over Stream | 1961 | 4,663 | Fair |
| US 61 over Gorman Creek | 1970 | 4,255 | Fair |
| Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts | 1987 | 4,200 | Fair |
| US 61 over Stream | 1930 | 4,187 | Fair |
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