US Bridges

T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3)

Fair

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. L2977

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1981 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3) is a steel culvert carrying T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3) in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 90
CrossesLower Badger Crk(cd # 3)
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates47.78885, -96.16762
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1981)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3) 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns T 90 over Lower Badger Crk(cd # 3)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.