US Bridges

T 756 over Lost River

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. L5788

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 756 over Lost River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 756 over Lost River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 756
CrossesLost River
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 756
Coordinates47.84304, -95.81171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1973)
Projected traffic6 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 756 over Lost River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 756 over Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 756 over Lost River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 756 over Lost River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 756 over Lost River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.