US Bridges

T 1 over Snake River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI NE of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 33528

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 1 over Snake River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesT 1
CrossesSnake River
Location3.7 MI NE of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates46.12526, -93.22149
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1995)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1 over Snake 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 1 over Snake River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 1 over Snake River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 1 over Snake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.