US Bridges

Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River

Fair

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N Csah 16(130) · Structure no. 39525

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
1986 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSfr 85
CrossesN Br Rapid River
Location0.3 MI N Csah 16(130)
RouteState Lands Road 85
CountyLake of the Woods County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.51681, -94.7557
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (1986)
Projected traffic17 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 85 over N Br Rapid River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.