US Bridges

T 463 over Thief River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 45537

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 463 over Thief River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 463 over Thief River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 463
CrossesThief River
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 463
Coordinates48.18724, -96.17348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic30 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 463 over Thief River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 463 over Thief 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 463 over Thief River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 463 over Thief River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 463 over Thief River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.