US Bridges

T 828 over Sauk River

GoodPosted for load

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NW of JCT TH 237 · Structure no. 73537

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 828 over Sauk River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 828 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 828
CrossesSauk River
Location1.0 MI NW of JCT TH 237
RouteCounty Highway 828
Coordinates45.65638, -94.76853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1969)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 828 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 828 over Sauk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does T 828 over Sauk River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 828 over Sauk River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 828 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.