US Bridges

T 126 over Lost River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. L9815

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over Lost River is a steel culvert carrying T 126 over Lost River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 126
CrossesLost River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates47.68758, -95.55171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (1971)
Projected traffic13 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 126 over Lost River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 126 over Lost 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 126 over Lost River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 126 over Lost River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 126 over Lost River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.