US Bridges

T 144 over Blueberry River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 156 · Structure no. 80514

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 144 over Blueberry River is a concrete culvert carrying T 144 over Blueberry River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 144
CrossesBlueberry River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 156
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates46.79777, -95.15649
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 144 over Blueberry River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 144 over Blueberry 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 144 over Blueberry River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 144 over Blueberry River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 144 over Blueberry River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.