US Bridges

Ut 198 over Peppermint Creek

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E JCT Utwp 76 · Structure no. 39522

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 198 over Peppermint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 198 over Peppermint Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUt 198
CrossesPeppermint Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Utwp 76
RouteCounty Highway 198
Coordinates48.69614, -94.70779
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1986)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 198 over Peppermint Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 198 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 198 over Peppermint Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Ut 198 over Peppermint Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 198 over Peppermint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.