US Bridges

Ut 143 over Ester Brook

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 36J01

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 143 over Ester Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 143 over Ester Brook in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUt 143
CrossesEster Brook
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates48.28614, -93.44956
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1973)
Projected traffic18 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 143 over Ester Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 143 over Ester 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ut 143 over Ester Brook carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Ut 143 over Ester Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Ut 143 over Ester Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.