US Bridges

T 1488 over Split Rock River

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT CR 75 · Structure no. L5891

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1488 over Split Rock River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 1488 over Split Rock River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 1488
CrossesSplit Rock River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 1488
Coordinates46.41031, -93.15899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 1488 over Split Rock River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1488 over Split Rock 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 1488 over Split Rock River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 1488 over Split Rock River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 1488 over Split Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.