US Bridges

T 530 over BNSF RR

Poor

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. L7619

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1973 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

T 530 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 530 over BNSF RR in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 530
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.52825, -95.66747
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1973)
Projected traffic36 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$297 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 530 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 530 over BNSF RR 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 530 over BNSF RR carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 530 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T 530 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.