US Bridges

Ut 862 over Dean Brook

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Ut 863 · Structure no. 18J31

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 862 over Dean Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 862 over Dean Brook in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 862
CrossesDean Brook
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Ut 863
RouteCounty Highway 862
Coordinates46.58641, -93.86752
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 862 over Dean Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 862 over Dean Brook 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 862 over Dean Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ut 862 over Dean Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ut 862 over Dean Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.