US Bridges

T 328 over Red Eye River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 75 · Structure no. 56J05

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 328 over Red Eye River is a concrete culvert carrying T 328 over Red Eye River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 328
CrossesRed Eye River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 75
RouteCounty Highway 328
Coordinates46.65881, -95.20531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2000)
Projected traffic55 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 328 over Red Eye River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 328 over Red Eye 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 328 over Red Eye River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 328 over Red Eye River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 328 over Red Eye River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.