Mn 72 over Tamarac River
PoorBeltrami County, Minnesota · At Waskish · Structure no. 04002
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 792
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 72 over Tamarac River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 72 over Tamarac River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 792 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 72 over Tamarac River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 72 over Tamarac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Mn 72 over Tamarac River carry?
About 792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Mn 72 over Tamarac River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 72 over Tamarac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.