US Bridges

T 474 over Boy River

Good

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 11532

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 474 over Boy River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 474 over Boy River in Cass 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 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 474
CrossesBoy River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates46.96179, -94.18035
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2016)
Projected traffic121 by 2036
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 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 474 over Boy River built?

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

What condition is T 474 over Boy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 474 over Boy River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 474 over Boy River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 474 over Boy River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.