US Bridges

T 349 over Clearwater River

Fair

Meeker County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 95904

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
1984 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 349 over Clearwater River is a concrete culvert carrying T 349 over Clearwater River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 349
CrossesClearwater River
Location0.6 MI S of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 349
Coordinates45.27253, -94.36388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (1984)
Projected traffic63 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 349 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 349 over Clearwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 349 over Clearwater River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is T 349 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 349 over Clearwater River?

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