Mn 73 over Kettle River
GoodCarlton County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI NW of W JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 09005
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 73 over Kettle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 73 over Kettle River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 73 over Kettle River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 73 over Kettle River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 73 over Kettle River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 73 over Kettle River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 73 over Kettle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.