US Bridges

T 834 over Trib Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 73J43

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 834 over Trib Sauk River is a concrete culvert carrying T 834 over Trib Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 834
CrossesTrib Sauk River
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 834
Coordinates45.51939, -94.78827
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 834 over Trib Sauk River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 834 over Trib 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 2025.

How much traffic does T 834 over Trib Sauk River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 834 over Trib Sauk River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns T 834 over Trib Sauk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.