US Bridges

Ut 388 over Hasty Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NE of JCT TH 73 · Structure no. L1244

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2015
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 388 over Hasty Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 388 over Hasty Brook in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUt 388
CrossesHasty Brook
Location0.7 MI NE of JCT TH 73
RouteCounty Highway 388
Coordinates46.7408, -92.87276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2015
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ut 388 over Hasty Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 388 over Hasty Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2015.

How much traffic does Ut 388 over Hasty Brook carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ut 388 over Hasty Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 388 over Hasty Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.