US Bridges

T 420 over S Fork Crow River

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 43545

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 420 over S Fork Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 420 over S Fork Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2029. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 420
CrossesS Fork Crow River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates44.84866, -94.32233
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 420 over S Fork Crow River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 420 over S Fork Crow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 420 over S Fork Crow River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 420 over S Fork Crow River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 420 over S Fork Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.