US Bridges

T 110 over Joe River

PoorClosed to traffic

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 35505

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 110 over Joe River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 110 over Joe River in Kittson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 110
CrossesJoe River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 110
Coordinates48.97747, -97.1101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1991)
Projected traffic8 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 110 over Joe River built?

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

What condition is T 110 over Joe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 110 over Joe River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 110 over Joe River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 110 over Joe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.