US Bridges

T 795 over Willow River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. L9798

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 795 over Willow River is a concrete culvert carrying T 795 over Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 795
CrossesWillow River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 795
Coordinates46.37676, -92.59465
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1973)
Projected traffic40 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 795 over Willow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 795 over Willow 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 795 over Willow River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 795 over Willow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 795 over Willow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.