Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River
GoodLake County, Minnesota · 13.7 MI NE of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 090907000001027
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell 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 2021.
How much traffic does Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lake 29 East Road over Dumbbell River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.