US Bridges

Sfr 83 over N Br Rapid River

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI SW of Csah 16(130 · Structure no. 39527

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 83 over N Br Rapid River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 83 over N Br Rapid River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSfr 83
CrossesN Br Rapid River
Location3.3 MI SW of Csah 16(130
RouteState Lands Road 83
Coordinates48.4973, -94.82398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2015)
Projected traffic8 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 83 over N Br Rapid River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 83 over N 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 83 over N Br Rapid River carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sfr 83 over N Br Rapid River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 83 over N Br Rapid River?

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