US Bridges

T 1076 over Prairie River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 64 · Structure no. 01522

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1076 over Prairie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 1076 over Prairie River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 1076
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 1076
Coordinates46.77723, -93.15641
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 1076 over Prairie River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1076 over Prairie River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 1076 over Prairie River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 1076 over Prairie River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 1076 over Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.