US Bridges

T 1265 over Midway River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 09507

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1265 over Midway River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 1265 over Midway River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 1265
CrossesMidway River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 1265
Coordinates46.72126, -92.35541
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1970)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1265 over Midway River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1265 over Midway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 1265 over Midway River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T 1265 over Midway River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns T 1265 over Midway River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.