US Bridges

T 362 over N Fk Crow River

PoorClosed to traffic

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 90980

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2016
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 362 over N Fk Crow River is a steel truss - thru carrying T 362 over N Fk Crow River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 362
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 362
Coordinates45.20225, -94.37917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2016
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1986)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 362 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 362 over N Fk Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2016.

How much traffic does T 362 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 362 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T 362 over N Fk Crow River?

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