US Bridges

Ut 415 over Rat Root River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 97 · Structure no. 36524

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 415 over Rat Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 415 over Rat Root River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUt 415
CrossesRat Root River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 97
RouteCounty Highway 415
Coordinates48.48444, -93.39555
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1973)
Projected traffic51 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 415 over Rat Root River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 415 over Rat Root 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ut 415 over Rat Root River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Ut 415 over Rat Root River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 415 over Rat Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.