US Bridges

T 46 over S Fk Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 68526

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 46 over S Fk Roseau River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 46 over S Fk Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 46
CrossesS Fk Roseau River
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates48.68498, -95.70716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1970)
Projected traffic34 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 46 over S Fk Roseau River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 46 over S Fk Roseau 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 46 over S Fk Roseau River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.