US Bridges

T 2 over Snake River

Poor

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 45531

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 2 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 2 over Snake River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 2
CrossesSnake River
Location1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates48.18098, -96.81939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1994)
Projected traffic35 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 2 over Snake River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 2 over Snake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does T 2 over Snake River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 2 over Snake River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 2 over Snake River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.