US Bridges

T 577 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 45555

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 577 over Tamarac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 577 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 577
CrossesTamarac River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 577
Coordinates48.44765, -96.88925
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1997)
Projected traffic120 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 577 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 577 over Tamarac 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 577 over Tamarac River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 577 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 577 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.