US Bridges

T 97 over Poplar River

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT CR 119 · Structure no. 97639

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 97 over Poplar River is a concrete culvert carrying T 97 over Poplar River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 97
CrossesPoplar River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT CR 119
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates47.7749, -96.02981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic5 (1971)
Projected traffic5 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 97 over Poplar River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 97 over Poplar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 97 over Poplar River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 97 over Poplar River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 97 over Poplar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.