US Bridges

T 46 over S Fk Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 68541

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2013 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 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 46
CrossesS Fk Roseau River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates48.68502, -95.71534
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2013)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
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 2013, making it 12 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 77 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 46 over S Fk Roseau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.