US Bridges

T 300 over Grand Marais River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 97500

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 300 over Grand Marais River is a concrete culvert carrying T 300 over Grand Marais River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 300
CrossesGrand Marais River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates47.93483, -96.95651
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic15 (1973)
Projected traffic15 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 300 over Grand Marais River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 300 over Grand Marais 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 300 over Grand Marais River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 300 over Grand Marais River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 300 over Grand Marais River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.