US Bridges

T 194 over Wild Rice River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 15J23

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 194 over Wild Rice River is a concrete culvert carrying T 194 over Wild Rice River in Clearwater 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 194
CrossesWild Rice River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 200
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates47.3549, -95.37825
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 194 over Wild Rice River built?

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

What condition is T 194 over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 194 over Wild Rice River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 194 over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 194 over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.