US Bridges

T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 1850

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River is a steel truss - thru carrying T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 183
CrossesS Br Wild Rice River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates47.10668, -96.30145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1986)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T 183 over S Br Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.