US Bridges

M 44 over Trout Brook

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT CR 71 · Structure no. 82J01

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 44 over Trout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying M 44 over Trout Brook in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM 44
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.1 MI E of JCT CR 71
RouteCity Street 44
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86192, -92.81944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1986)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 44 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 44 over Trout Brook 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does M 44 over Trout Brook carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 44 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns M 44 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.