Ut 133 over Willow River
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI S of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 7440
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ut 133 over Willow River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 133 over Willow River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ut 133 over Willow River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ut 133 over Willow River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ut 133 over Willow River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ut 133 over Willow River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ut 133 over Willow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.