Service RD over Sprague Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoseau County, Minnesota · 8.0 MI N of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. L9285
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 1970 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Service RD over Sprague Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Service RD over Sprague Creek in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Service RD over Sprague Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Service RD over Sprague Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Service RD over Sprague Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (1970 count).
How long is Service RD over Sprague Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Service RD over Sprague Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.