US Bridges

T 40 over Shotley Brook

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 04J17

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 40 over Shotley Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 40 over Shotley Brook in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2021. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

CarriesT 40
CrossesShotley Brook
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates48.08497, -94.60091
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 40 over Shotley Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 40 over Shotley Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 40 over Shotley Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 40 over Shotley Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 40 over Shotley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.