US Bridges

T 146 over Mississippi River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 04518

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 146 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 146 over Mississippi River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 146
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates47.45283, -94.94886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (1996)
Projected traffic93 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 146 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 146 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 146 over Mississippi River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 146 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 146 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.