US Bridges

T 416 over Wing River

Fair

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 80522

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 416 over Wing River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 416 over Wing River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 416
CrossesWing River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates46.40791, -95.03009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1997)
Projected traffic55 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 416 over Wing River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 416 over Wing River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T 416 over Wing River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 416 over Wing River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 416 over Wing River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.