US Bridges

T 83 over White Earth River

Good

Mahnomen County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 125 · Structure no. 96053

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 83 over White Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying T 83 over White Earth River in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 83
CrossesWhite Earth River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 125
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates47.31091, -95.9284
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1988)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 83 over White Earth River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 83 over White Earth 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 83 over White Earth River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 83 over White Earth River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 83 over White Earth River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.