US Bridges

T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 42 · Structure no. 14558

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 724
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 42
RouteCounty Highway 724
Coordinates47.10542, -96.34327
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 724 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 724 over S Br Wild Rice 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 724 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.