US Bridges

T 442 over Swan River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CSAH12 · Structure no. 77537

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 442 over Swan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 442 over Swan River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT 442
CrossesSwan River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CSAH12
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.93006, -94.68449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2015)
Projected traffic101 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 442 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 442 over Swan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 442 over Swan River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T 442 over Swan River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 442 over Swan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.