US Bridges

T 384 over Sandy River

GoodPosted for load

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E;n of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. L1502

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 384 over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 384 over Sandy River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 384
CrossesSandy River
Location1.5 MI E;n of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 384
Coordinates47.7901, -95.19387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1971)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 384 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 384 over Sandy 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 384 over Sandy River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 384 over Sandy River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T 384 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.