US Bridges

T 72 over Red Eye River

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 80J11

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 72 over Red Eye River is a concrete culvert carrying T 72 over Red Eye River in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 72
CrossesRed Eye River
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates46.64468, -95.11917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic40 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 72 over Red Eye River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 72 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 72 over Red Eye River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 72 over Red Eye River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 72 over Red Eye River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.