US Bridges

Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 8KM NW 135/ Mn 33 · Structure no. 0000F53405T0100

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReservation Road
CrossesFond Du Lac Creek
Location8KM NW 135/ Mn 33
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates46.74906, -92.49472
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Reservation Road over Fond Du Lac Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.