US Bridges

Spr 4 over Middle River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 45572

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spr 4 over Middle River is a wood or timber slab carrying Spr 4 over Middle River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSpr 4
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.2 MI W JCT Csah 39
RouteState Lands Road 4
Coordinates48.36566, -96.5676
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr 4 over Middle River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr 4 over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spr 4 over Middle River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spr 4 over Middle River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Spr 4 over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.