US Bridges

Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River

Poor

Cook County, Minnesota · 4 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 090907000001039

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River is a steel culvert carrying Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPancore Lake Road
CrossesPoplar River
Location4 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 338
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.75389, -90.80972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pancore Lake Road over Poplar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Who owns Pancore Lake Road over Poplar River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.