Mn 72 over Shotley Brook
GoodBeltrami County, Minnesota · 13.6 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 04X09
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 792
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 72 over Shotley Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 72 over Shotley Brook in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 792 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 72 over Shotley Brook built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 72 over Shotley Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 72 over Shotley Brook carry?
About 792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Mn 72 over Shotley Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mn 72 over Shotley Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.