Safe to Walk Under Bridges?

[blackdog1101]

I know it's not recommended to drive on the ice under bridges, but do any of you walk under them? There's a spot on Minnetonka I'm curious about that is on the opposite side of the bridge from where a logical parking spot is located. I never see anyone there, but the lake map shows that this may be a promising spot. What are your thoughts?

[blueroof]

If you post the bays the channel is between that the bridge goes over, that would help get you better info. LB

[slipperybob]

In many cases it's flowing water and that's usually thinner ice.

[sjburnt]

I would test the ice, not what you hear. Bring along a chisel and test every couple of steps. I was in a completely different area - the Dike road between Wabasha and Nelson - and found 16 inches of black ice under the bridge, yet there was open water on the west side of the road fifty feet away. Any current at all makes a huge difference, and while you are probably OK after this cold snap, it is a good idea to carry an ice spud!

[slipperybob]

LOL's

or maybe there's always some teritorial bum or it's a gangster hang out and it'll be dangerous...

[sjburnt]

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[Craigums]

carry those ice picks too just incase

[Deitz Dittrich]

As others have posted, many times in channel areas there is moving water as the water shifts from bay to bay. At times even snowmobilers keep the keep areas like that open as well...

Some are fine one day, and not so fine the next. If you do decide to try it, use caution.

[eyebjim]

Like previously posted check the ice yourself not what you hear anywhere including on this site. Not that anyone here would steer you wrong but they are not there at that moment. Check the ice and wear ice picks to be safe if you intend to cross any potentially risky spot.

[blackdog1101]

Well, based on your feedback I think I'm not going to risk it. Thanks for the dose of common sense guys.

[PerchJerker]

Can you drop your gear off on the side of the road where you want to fish, then park on the other side of the road and walk back to your gear?

[blackdog1101]

 Originally Posted By: PerchJerker

Can you drop your gear off on the side of the road where you want to fish, then park on the other side of the road and walk back to your gear?

Hey! That might work!! Thanks!!

[fishinJohn]

Mac the knife!

[sjburnt]

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[Kyle Sandberg]

Blackdog, did you make it out there yet? I'm curious as to the conditions of the ice.