US Bridges

T 46 over S Fk Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 68533

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 46 over S Fk Roseau River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 46 over S Fk Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2029. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 46
CrossesS Fk Roseau River
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.68491, -95.69996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2001)
Projected traffic76 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 2001, making it 24 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 76 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.