US Bridges

T 209 over Blackduck River

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI NW of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 96687

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 209 over Blackduck River is a concrete culvert carrying T 209 over Blackduck River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 209
CrossesBlackduck River
Location3.2 MI NW of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates47.81616, -94.63955
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1988)
Projected traffic10 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 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 209 over Blackduck River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 209 over Blackduck 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 209 over Blackduck River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 209 over Blackduck River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 209 over Blackduck River?

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