US Bridges

Ut 3083 over Ash River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · North of Orr · Structure no. 69626

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
1990 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ut 3083 over Ash River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ut 3083 over Ash River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesUt 3083
CrossesAsh River
LocationNorth of Orr
Coordinates48.35229, -92.9136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1990)
Projected traffic2 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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 3083 over Ash River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 3083 over Ash River 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 3083 over Ash River carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Ut 3083 over Ash River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ut 3083 over Ash River?

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