US Bridges

T 506 over Tamarac River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 72 · Structure no. 04527

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 506 over Tamarac River is a concrete slab carrying T 506 over Tamarac River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2029. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 506
CrossesTamarac River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 72
RouteCounty Highway 506
Coordinates48.15581, -94.50222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2009)
Projected traffic83 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 506 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 506 over Tamarac 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 506 over Tamarac River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 506 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 506 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.