Ut 921 over Sturgeon River
PoorSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 69579
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ut 921 over Sturgeon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 921 over Sturgeon River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ut 921 over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ut 921 over Sturgeon 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 921 over Sturgeon River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Ut 921 over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ut 921 over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.