US Bridges

T 44 over Shell Rock River

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 24519

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 44 over Shell Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 44 over Shell Rock River in Freeborn 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2029. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesShell Rock River
Location0.7 MI NW of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates43.56195, -93.26051
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1973)
Projected traffic130 by 2029
Trucks—
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 44 over Shell Rock River built?

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

What condition is T 44 over Shell Rock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 44 over Shell Rock River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 44 over Shell Rock River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 44 over Shell Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.