IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River
GoodKoochiching County, Minnesota · 3.5KM N Boise Forte Tower · Structure no. 00000000000F216
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 90 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake 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 IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Nett Lake River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.