US Bridges

T 408 over Clearwater River

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · At the W CO Line · Structure no. 86517

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 408 over Clearwater River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 408 over Clearwater River in Wright 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 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 408
CrossesClearwater River
LocationAt the W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates45.35666, -94.09057
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (1987)
Projected traffic41 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 408 over Clearwater River built?

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

What condition is T 408 over Clearwater 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 408 over Clearwater River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 408 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 408 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.