US Bridges

Ut 2233 over Swan River

PoorClosed to traffic

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 7423

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2010
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 2233 over Swan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ut 2233 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUt 2233
CrossesSwan River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 2233
Coordinates47.20409, -93.29981
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJanuary 2010
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$550 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 2233 over Swan River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 2233 over Swan 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 January 2010.

How much traffic does Ut 2233 over Swan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ut 2233 over Swan River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 2233 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.