US Bridges

T 293 over Swan River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 31554

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 293 over Swan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 293 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 293
CrossesSwan River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 293
Coordinates47.28252, -93.28404
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2013)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 293 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 293 over Swan 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 293 over Swan River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 293 over Swan River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 293 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.