US Bridges

T 355 over Clearwater River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 47531

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 355 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 355 over Clearwater River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 355
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.4 MI S of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 355
Coordinates45.27767, -94.29174
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (1992)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 355 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 355 over Clearwater 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 355 over Clearwater River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 355 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 355 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.