US Bridges

T 751 over Sand Hill River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 96757

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 751 over Sand Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying T 751 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 751
CrossesSand Hill River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 751
Coordinates47.54715, -95.83216
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 2024
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1973)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 751 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 751 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 751 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 751 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 751 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.