US Bridges

T 885 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 73J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 885 over N Fk Crow River is a concrete culvert carrying T 885 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 885
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 885
Coordinates45.54944, -95.0748
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 885 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is T 885 over N Fk Crow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 885 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 885 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 885 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.