FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 211

Carrying T 211 over N FK CROW RIVER

0.9 MI N OF JCT CSAH 3, Meeker, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 211

The T 211 bridge in Meeker, Minnesota carries T 211 over N FK CROW RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 54.4 meters (178 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How T 211 compares

▼ 6.3
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Minnesota bridges
58
Bridges in Meeker · 2 in Poor condition
T 211 29.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
54.4 m (178 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11 vehicles/day
Structure Number
47519

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

T 211 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare T 211 against other structures in Meeker 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 211?

T 211 in Meeker, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 211 inspected?

T 211'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 11 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 211 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T 211?

T 211 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 211?

T 211 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 211 and does age affect safety?

T 211 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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