US Bridges

T 917 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 73521

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 917 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 917 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 917
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 917
Coordinates45.381, -94.76313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1986)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 917 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 917 over N Fk Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does T 917 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 917 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 917 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.