US Bridges

T 596 over Lower Tamarack River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT CR 153 · Structure no. 58J05

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 596 over Lower Tamarack River is a concrete culvert carrying T 596 over Lower Tamarack River in Pine 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 596
CrossesLower Tamarack River
Location1.7 MI E of JCT CR 153
RouteCounty Highway 596
Coordinates46.25849, -92.49575
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1999)
Projected traffic49 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 596 over Lower Tamarack River built?

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

What condition is T 596 over Lower Tamarack 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 596 over Lower Tamarack River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 596 over Lower Tamarack River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 596 over Lower Tamarack River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.