FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VICTOR LAKE ROAD

Carrying VICTOR LAKE ROAD over LITTLE ISABELLA RIVER

0.1 MI E OF JCT TH 1, Lake, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VICTOR LAKE ROAD

The VICTOR LAKE ROAD bridge in Lake, Minnesota carries VICTOR LAKE ROAD over LITTLE ISABELLA RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.

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

How VICTOR LAKE ROAD compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Minnesota bridges
80
Bridges in Lake · 9 in Poor condition
VICTOR LAKE ROAD 36.9 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090907000001037

How to read this record

VICTOR LAKE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare VICTOR LAKE 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 VICTOR LAKE ROAD?

VICTOR LAKE ROAD in Lake, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VICTOR LAKE ROAD inspected?

VICTOR LAKE 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 5 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for VICTOR LAKE ROAD?

VICTOR LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VICTOR LAKE ROAD?

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

How old is VICTOR LAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

VICTOR LAKE ROAD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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