US Bridges

T 353 over Thief River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT CR 128 · Structure no. 45562

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 353 over Thief River is a concrete slab carrying T 353 over Thief River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 353
CrossesThief River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT CR 128
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates48.45578, -95.95533
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic25 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 353 over Thief River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 353 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 353 over Thief River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 353 over Thief River?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 353 over Thief River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.