US Bridges

T 495 over Cp Rail

Poor

Douglas County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55 · Structure no. L0193

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1986 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T 495 over Cp Rail is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 495 over Cp Rail in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 495
CrossesCp Rail
LocationAt JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 495
CountyDouglas County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.80345, -95.74933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1986)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$295 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 495 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 495 over Cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 495 over Cp Rail carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 495 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 495 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the Railroad.