US Bridges

Ut 332 over Peppermint Creek

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 39515

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 332 over Peppermint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ut 332 over Peppermint Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUt 332
CrossesPeppermint Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 332
Coordinates48.69276, -94.71331
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1992)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 332 over Peppermint Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 332 over Peppermint 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 332 over Peppermint Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Ut 332 over Peppermint Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 332 over Peppermint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.