US Bridges

T 195 over W Br Rum River

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 48523

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 195 over W Br Rum River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 195 over W Br Rum River in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 195
CrossesW Br Rum River
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates45.70704, -93.69627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1987)
Projected traffic42 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 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 195 over W Br Rum River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 195 over W Br Rum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 195 over W Br Rum River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 195 over W Br Rum River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 195 over W Br Rum River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.