FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 237

Carrying T 237 over COUNTY DITCH # 4

1.5 MI SO OF JCT CSAH 7, Kittson, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 237

The T 237 bridge in Kittson, Minnesota carries T 237 over COUNTY DITCH # 4. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How T 237 compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Minnesota bridges
109
Bridges in Kittson · 2 in Poor condition
T 237 39.2 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35J23

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 237 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare T 237 against other structures in Kittson and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for T 237?

T 237 in Kittson, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 237 inspected?

T 237's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 237 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T 237?

T 237 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 237?

T 237 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 237 and does age affect safety?

T 237 was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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