US Bridges

T 643 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 86513

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 643 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 643 over N Fk Crow River in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 643
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.6 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates45.13183, -94.17364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1985)
Projected traffic36 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 643 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 643 over N Fk Crow 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 643 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 643 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 643 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.