US Bridges

T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River

FairPosted for load

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT CR 49 · Structure no. 33509

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 507
CrossesS Fk Groundhouse River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT CR 49
RouteCounty Highway 507
Coordinates45.78318, -93.49366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2002)
Projected traffic90 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 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 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 507 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.