US Bridges

Honeymoon Trail over Tait River

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 9.024 MI East of CC2 · Structure no. 090907000003167

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Honeymoon Trail over Tait River is a concrete culvert carrying Honeymoon Trail over Tait River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesHoneymoon Trail
CrossesTait River
Location9.024 MI East of CC2
RouteFederal Lands Road 164
Coordinates47.73056, -90.71833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Honeymoon Trail over Tait River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeymoon Trail over Tait River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Honeymoon Trail over Tait River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Honeymoon Trail over Tait River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Honeymoon Trail over Tait River?

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