US Bridges

Ut 1103 over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Carlton County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. L6370

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
1983 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 1103 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 1103 over Ditch in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 1103
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 1103
Coordinates46.66449, -92.78746
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (1983)
Projected traffic3 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$282.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 1103 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 1103 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ut 1103 over Ditch carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Ut 1103 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 1103 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.