US Bridges

Ut 143 over Baudette River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 39J29

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 143 over Baudette River is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 143 over Baudette River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 143
CrossesBaudette River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates48.61356, -94.65607
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic49 (2006)
Projected traffic49 by 2026
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 143 over Baudette River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 143 over Baudette 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ut 143 over Baudette River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ut 143 over Baudette River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ut 143 over Baudette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.