US Bridges

T 892 over Poplar River

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NW of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. L7624

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 892 over Poplar River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 892 over Poplar River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesT 892
CrossesPoplar River
Location2.0 MI NW of JCT Csah 35
RouteCounty Highway 892
Coordinates47.70971, -95.94246
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1973)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 892 over Poplar River built?

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

What condition is T 892 over Poplar 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 892 over Poplar River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 892 over Poplar River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 892 over Poplar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.