Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Minnesota · 6.3 Miles SW Int Csah 12 · Structure no. 090902000001008
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Twin Lakes Road over South Brule 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 Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.