US Bridges

Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69J88

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUt 8157
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT TH 53
RouteCounty Highway 8157
Coordinates47.71653, -92.67472
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 8157 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Ut 8157 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.