T 144 over Toad River
PoorClosed to trafficBecker County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 87 · Structure no. 638
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 1969 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 144 over Toad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 144 over Toad River in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 144 over Toad River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 144 over Toad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does T 144 over Toad River carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (1969 count).
How long is T 144 over Toad River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 144 over Toad River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.