US Bridges

Ut 432 over Winter Road River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CR 88 · Structure no. 39506

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 432 over Winter Road River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ut 432 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 432
CrossesWinter Road River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CR 88
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.73374, -94.6745
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2002)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 432 over Winter Road River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 432 over Winter Road River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 432 over Winter Road River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ut 432 over Winter Road River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 432 over Winter Road River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.