US Bridges

T 175 over W Branch Kettle River

FairPosted for load

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 09539

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 175 over W Branch Kettle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 175 over W Branch Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT 175
CrossesW Branch Kettle River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyCarlton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.55867, -92.98059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 175 over W Branch Kettle River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 175 over W Branch Kettle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 175 over W Branch Kettle River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 175 over W Branch Kettle River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T 175 over W Branch Kettle River?

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