US Bridges

Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River

Poor

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 090907000001037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River is a steel culvert carrying Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesVictor Lake Road
CrossesLittle Isabella River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 912
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.64611, -91.41833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic7 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 Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Victor Lake Road over Little Isabella River?

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