FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD

Carrying LAKE 29 EAST ROAD over DUMBBELL RIVER

13.7 MI NE OF JCT TH 1, Lake, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE 29 EAST ROAD

The LAKE 29 EAST ROAD bridge in Lake, Minnesota carries LAKE 29 EAST ROAD over DUMBBELL RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAKE 29 EAST ROAD compares

▲ 9.0
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Minnesota bridges
80
Bridges in Lake · 9 in Poor condition
LAKE 29 EAST ROAD 44.7 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−7.9

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.3 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090907000001027

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE 29 EAST ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LAKE 29 EAST ROAD against other structures in Lake and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LAKE 29 EAST ROAD?

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD in Lake, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE 29 EAST ROAD inspected?

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE 29 EAST ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LAKE 29 EAST ROAD?

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE 29 EAST ROAD?

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is LAKE 29 EAST ROAD and does age affect safety?

LAKE 29 EAST ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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