FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SFR 85

Carrying SFR 85 over S BR RAPID RIVER

5.1 MI W CR 77 (130), Lake of the Woods, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SFR 85

The SFR 85 bridge in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota carries SFR 85 over S BR RAPID RIVER. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How SFR 85 compares

▲ 9.7
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Minnesota bridges
59
Bridges in Lake of the Woods · 3 in Poor condition
SFR 85 45.4 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
8 vehicles/day
Structure Number
39526

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SFR 85 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 SFR 85 against other structures in Lake of the Woods 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 SFR 85?

SFR 85 in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SFR 85 inspected?

SFR 85'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 8 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SFR 85 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 SFR 85?

SFR 85 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SFR 85?

SFR 85 is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is SFR 85 and does age affect safety?

SFR 85 was built in 2007, making it 19 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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