US Bridges

T 453 over S Fk Crow River

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 43552

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 453 over S Fk Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 453 over S Fk Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 321 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 453
CrossesS Fk Crow River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 453
Coordinates44.87448, -94.05084
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2009)
Projected traffic321 by 2028
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 453 over S Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 453 over S Fk Crow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 453 over S Fk Crow River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 453 over S Fk Crow River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 453 over S Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.