US Bridges

T 1572 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 56534

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1572 over Otter Tail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 1572 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2026. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesT 1572
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 1572
Coordinates46.28243, -95.97961
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2006)
Projected traffic134 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 1572 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1572 over Otter Tail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 1572 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 1572 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 1572 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.