US Bridges

Sfr 85 over S Br Rapid River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 5.1 MI W CR 77 (130) · Structure no. 39526

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 85 over S Br Rapid River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 85 over S 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSfr 85
CrossesS Br Rapid River
Location5.1 MI W CR 77 (130)
RouteState Lands Road 85
Coordinates48.42893, -94.75481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 S Br Rapid River built?

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

What condition is Sfr 85 over S Br Rapid 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 October 2024.

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

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Sfr 85 over S Br Rapid River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 85 over S Br Rapid River?

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