US Bridges

T 181 over Tamarac River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 45560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 181 over Tamarac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 181 over Tamarac River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 181
CrossesTamarac River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates48.41544, -96.69337
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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1994)
Projected traffic33 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 181 over Tamarac River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 181 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 181 over Tamarac River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 181 over Tamarac River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 181 over Tamarac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.