US Bridges

Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of TH 6 · Structure no. R0425

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1973 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek 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 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUt 183
CrossesBowerman Creek
Location0.5 MI W of TH 6
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates47.9456, -93.7647
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 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1973)
Projected traffic2 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 183 over Bowerman Creek built?

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

What condition is Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 183 over Bowerman Creek?

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