US Bridges

T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River

Fair

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 03J13

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River is a steel culvert carrying T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 397
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 397
Coordinates47.04987, -96.0994
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 397 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 397 over S Br Wild Rice 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns T 397 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.