US Bridges

T 412 over Grand Marais River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 63 · Structure no. 96868

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 412 over Grand Marais River is a concrete culvert carrying T 412 over Grand Marais 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 412
CrossesGrand Marais River
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 63
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates47.89793, -96.89058
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1973)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 412 over Grand Marais River built?

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

What condition is T 412 over Grand Marais 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 412 over Grand Marais River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 412 over Grand Marais River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 412 over Grand Marais River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.