US Bridges

Ut 1037 over Sand Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 31J09

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 1037 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 1037 over Sand Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUt 1037
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 1037
Coordinates47.20953, -93.27923
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 1037 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 1037 over Sand Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ut 1037 over Sand Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Ut 1037 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ut 1037 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.