US Bridges

Ut 152 over Rice River

Good

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of Kimberly · Structure no. 01529

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 152 over Rice River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ut 152 over Rice River in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2027. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 152
CrossesRice River
Location2.3 MI E of Kimberly
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates46.54952, -93.42351
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2007)
Projected traffic49 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Ut 152 over Rice River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 152 over Rice 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ut 152 over Rice River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ut 152 over Rice River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 152 over Rice River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.