US Bridges

T 1023 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E JCT CR 111 · Structure no. 56535

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1023 over Otter Tail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 1023 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 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2025. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 1023
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.3 MI E JCT CR 111
RouteCounty Highway 1023
Coordinates46.31878, -96.02535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2005)
Projected traffic408 by 2025
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 1023 over Otter Tail River built?

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

What condition is T 1023 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 1023 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 1023 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns T 1023 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.