US Bridges

Ut 57 over Winter Road River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W JCT CR 75 · Structure no. 39524

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 57 over Winter Road River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 57 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUt 57
CrossesWinter Road River
Location0.3 MI W JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates48.72896, -94.68062
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1986)
Projected traffic12 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 57 over Winter Road River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 57 over Winter Road River 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 57 over Winter Road River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Ut 57 over Winter Road River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 57 over Winter Road River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.