T 502 over Roseau River
Roseau County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 502 over Roseau River in Roseau County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1980).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 39 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Roseau County rated fair (27.5%); 4 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 174 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi W of Jct CR 123 |
| NBI structure number | L2931 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Roseau County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 11 over Warroad River | 1970 | 6,870 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Roseau R Watershed | 2005 | 5,800 | Good |
| Mn 11 over Roseau River | 1938 | 5,400 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Hay Creek | 1969 | 3,071 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Roseau R Diversion Chan | 2009 | 3,071 | Good |
| Csah 72 over Roseau River | 1971 | 2,912 | Good |
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