US Bridges

T 442 over Swan River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 77J02

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 442 over Swan River is a concrete culvert carrying T 442 over Swan River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 442
CrossesSwan River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 442
Coordinates45.9334, -94.71107
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1970)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
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 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 1995, making it 30 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 442 over Swan River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 442 over Swan River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 442 over Swan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.