US Bridges

T 126 over Tamarack River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 09J50

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over Tamarack River is a concrete culvert carrying T 126 over Tamarack River in Carlton 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 126
CrossesTamarack River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates46.67983, -93.0592
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 126 over Tamarack River built?

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

What condition is T 126 over Tamarack 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 126 over Tamarack River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 126 over Tamarack River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns T 126 over Tamarack River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.