US Bridges

Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River

Poor

Roseau County, Minnesota · 7.5 MI E of Csah 5 (120 · Structure no. 94178

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 400
CrossesE Br Warroad River
Location7.5 MI E of Csah 5 (120
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyRoseau County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.76355, -95.17792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 400 over E Br Warroad River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.