US Bridges

T 43 over Moose Horn River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 141 · Structure no. 09J13

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 43 over Moose Horn River is a concrete culvert carrying T 43 over Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 43
CrossesMoose Horn River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 141
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates46.51591, -92.69865
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks—
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$383.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 43 over Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 43 over Moose Horn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 43 over Moose Horn River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 43 over Moose Horn River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 43 over Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.