US Bridges

Ut 2026 over Prairie River

FairPosted for load

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT Csah 53 · Structure no. L5939

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1977 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 2026 over Prairie River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 2026 over Prairie River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 2026
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT Csah 53
RouteCounty Highway 2026
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.55827, -93.29793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1977)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$34 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 2026 over Prairie River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 2026 over Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 2026 over Prairie River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Ut 2026 over Prairie River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 2026 over Prairie River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.