US Bridges

T 607 over Deer River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT CR 128 · Structure no. 31525

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 607 over Deer River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 607 over Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 607
CrossesDeer River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT CR 128
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates47.35359, -93.7843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1971)
Projected traffic9 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 607 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 607 over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 607 over Deer River carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 607 over Deer River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 607 over Deer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.