US Bridges

US 75 over Tamarac River

Fair

Marshall County, Minnesota · .6 MI S of CSAH6(STEPHEN · Structure no. 45005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Tamarac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 75 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesTamarac River
Location.6 MI S of CSAH6(STEPHEN
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates48.44004, -96.8676
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2018)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Tamarac 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Tamarac River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.