US Bridges

Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI S of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. R0279

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1989 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 160
CrossesBoise Cascade /Beaver Br
Location6.0 MI S of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyKoochiching County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.29925, -93.25859
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1989)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 160 over Boise Cascade /Beaver Br?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).