US Bridges

T 348 over Straight River

Fair

Hubbard County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 95576

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 348 over Straight River is a concrete culvert carrying T 348 over Straight River in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 348
CrossesStraight River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyHubbard County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.87626, -95.09938
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic30 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 348 over Straight River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 348 over Straight 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 348 over Straight River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 348 over Straight River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns T 348 over Straight River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.