US Bridges

T 37 over S Fk Roseau River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 68J05

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 37 over S Fk Roseau River is a concrete culvert carrying T 37 over S Fk Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 37
CrossesS Fk Roseau River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates48.64147, -95.74253
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 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 traffic8 (1970)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 37 over S Fk Roseau River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 37 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 37 over S Fk Roseau River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 37 over S Fk Roseau River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 37 over S Fk Roseau River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.