FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PANCORE LAKE ROAD

Carrying PANCORE LAKE ROAD over POPLAR RIVER

4 MI W OF JCT CSAH 2, Cook, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PANCORE LAKE ROAD

The PANCORE LAKE ROAD bridge in Cook, Minnesota carries PANCORE LAKE ROAD over POPLAR RIVER. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How PANCORE LAKE ROAD compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Minnesota bridges
40
Bridges in Cook · 2 in Poor condition
PANCORE LAKE ROAD 22.7 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090907000001039

How to read this record

PANCORE 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 PANCORE LAKE ROAD against other structures in Cook 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 PANCORE LAKE ROAD?

PANCORE LAKE ROAD in Cook, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PANCORE LAKE ROAD inspected?

PANCORE 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PANCORE 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 PANCORE LAKE ROAD?

PANCORE LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PANCORE LAKE ROAD?

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

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

PANCORE LAKE ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 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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