US Bridges

T 124 over Little Pine River

FairPosted for load

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. L2878

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 124 over Little Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 124 over Little Pine River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 88 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 124
CrossesLittle Pine River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 6
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates46.71661, -93.94173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1986)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 124 over Little Pine River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T 124 over Little Pine River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 124 over Little Pine River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 124 over Little Pine River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T 124 over Little Pine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.