US Bridges

T 185 over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 115 · Structure no. L8365

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1986 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T 185 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 185 over BNSF RR in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 185
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.9017, -96.26943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1986)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$318 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 185 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T 185 over BNSF RR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 185 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T 185 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.