US Bridges

T 85 over S Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 35515

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 85 over S Br Two Rivers is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 85 over S Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 85
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates48.76, -96.92245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1991)
Projected traffic60 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 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 85 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 85 over S Br Two Rivers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 85 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 85 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 85 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.