US Bridges

T 458 over Skunk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT CR 267 · Structure no. 49J28

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 458 over Skunk River is a concrete culvert carrying T 458 over Skunk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 458
CrossesSkunk River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT CR 267
RouteCounty Highway 458
Coordinates46.01646, -94.04025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2001)
Projected traffic77 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 458 over Skunk River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 458 over Skunk 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 458 over Skunk River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 458 over Skunk River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 458 over Skunk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.