Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River
Cook County, Minnesota · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Twin Lakes Road over South Brule River in Cook County, Minnesota, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 4 of the 59 inventoried bridges in Cook County rated poor (6.8%); 4 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 35 ft |
| Location | 6.3 Miles SW Int Csah 12 |
| NBI structure number | 090902000001008 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cook County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 61 over Cutface Creek | 2015 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Onion River | 2009 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Poplar River | 1931 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Cascade River | 1932 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Cross River | 1999 | 3,000 | Good |
| Mn 61 over Temperance River | 1931 | 3,000 | Fair |
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