US Bridges

T 44 over Sand Hill River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 60J07

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 44 over Sand Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying T 44 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesSand Hill River
Location2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates47.53589, -96.31405
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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (1973)
Projected traffic26 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 44 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 44 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 44 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 44 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 44 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.