Mn 73 over Sturgeon River

Fair Condition78 years old680 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location17.2 Mi N Of N Jct TH 16
CarriesMn 73
CrossesSturgeon River
Coordinates47.73356, -92.86649

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length211.9 ft (64.6 m)
Max Span73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area775.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1948

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic680 (2019)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6503

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