US Bridges

Ut 100 over Black River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. L9641

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ut 100 over Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 100 over Black River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUt 100
CrossesBlack River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates48.46375, -93.92736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 100 over Black River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 100 over Black 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 100 over Black River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ut 100 over Black River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 100 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.