US Bridges

Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21)

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. L5018

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1976 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21) is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21) in Beltrami 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUt 780
CrossesMoose River (jd # 21)
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 780
Coordinates48.44494, -95.55759
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1976)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 780 over Moose River (jd # 21) built?

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

What condition is Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21) 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ut 780 over Moose River (jd # 21)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.