Mn 73 over Sturgeon River

Fair Condition78 years old556 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location15.6 Mi N Of N Jct TH 16
CarriesMn 73
CrossesSturgeon River
Coordinates47.71019, -92.86505

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length108.6 ft (33.1 m)
Max Span43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area397.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1948

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic556 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6554

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