US Bridges

Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan

Fair

Cook County, Minnesota · No Data Entered · Structure no. 090907000024346

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan is a concrete culvert carrying Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesHoneymoon Trail
CrossesPoplar River Conspan
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 164
Coordinates47.73765, -90.7774
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 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 Poplar River Conspan built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Honeymoon Trail over Poplar River Conspan?

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