US Bridges

T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 14K38

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert carrying T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 193
CrossesS Branch Wild Rice River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates47.08267, -96.23707
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 193 over S Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns T 193 over S Branch Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.