US Bridges

T 185 over Red Eye River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 80534

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 185 over Red Eye River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 185 over Red Eye River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 185
CrossesRed Eye River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates46.49591, -94.90489
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2000)
Projected traffic23 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 185 over Red Eye River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 over Red Eye 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 185 over Red Eye River carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 185 over Red Eye River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 185 over Red Eye River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.