US Bridges

Ut 88 over Flute Reed River

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 16513

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 88 over Flute Reed River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 88 over Flute Reed River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUt 88
CrossesFlute Reed River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates47.84016, -89.96571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 88 over Flute Reed River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 88 over Flute Reed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 88 over Flute Reed River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ut 88 over Flute Reed River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 88 over Flute Reed River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.