US Bridges

Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 39J14

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 53
CrossesPeppermint Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates48.67743, -94.73571
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2001)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 53 over Peppermint Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ut 53 over Peppermint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.