US Bridges

T 44 over Sand Hill River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 96652

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1988 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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesSand Hill River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates47.53233, -96.32854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1988)
Projected traffic20 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 44 over Sand Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 44 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 44 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.