FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T 276

Carrying T 276 over S FK CROW RIVER

0.3 MI S OF JCT CSAH16, Wright, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T 276

The T 276 bridge in Wright, Minnesota carries T 276 over S FK CROW RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.1 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How T 276 compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Minnesota bridges
74
Bridges in Wright · 1 in Poor condition
T 276 22.7 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
20.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.1 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
86502

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T 276 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 276 against other structures in Wright 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 276?

T 276 in Wright, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T 276 inspected?

T 276'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T 276 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for T 276?

T 276 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T 276?

T 276 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is T 276 and does age affect safety?

T 276 was built in 1966, making it 60 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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