US Bridges

T 305 over N Br Sunrise River

Fair

Isanti County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 95163

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
1978 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 305 over N Br Sunrise River is a concrete culvert carrying T 305 over N Br Sunrise River in Isanti County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 305
CrossesN Br Sunrise River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates45.50226, -93.04285
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (1978)
Projected traffic194 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 305 over N Br Sunrise River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 305 over N Br Sunrise 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 305 over N Br Sunrise River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is T 305 over N Br Sunrise River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 305 over N Br Sunrise River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.