US Bridges

Ut 198 over Beaver Brook

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI S of JCT TH 217 · Structure no. R0280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
1988 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ut 198 over Beaver Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 198 over Beaver Brook in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 198
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location4.6 MI S of JCT TH 217
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyKoochiching County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.33726, -93.35667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1988)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$117 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 198 over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 198 over Beaver Brook 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 198 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Ut 198 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 198 over Beaver Brook?

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