US Bridges

T 940 over Sand Hill River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 60532

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 940 over Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 940 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 940
CrossesSand Hill River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 940
Coordinates47.60064, -96.79356
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2001)
Projected traffic34 by 2029
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 940 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 940 over Sand Hill 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 940 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 940 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 940 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.