US Bridges

T 901 over N Fk Crow River

FairPosted for load

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 73523

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 901 over N Fk Crow River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 901 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 901
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 901
Coordinates45.53836, -95.04219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1986)
Projected traffic50 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 901 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 901 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 901 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 901 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 901 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.