CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5)
GoodFreeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 24521
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5) carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5)?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 72 over Lime Creek (cd #5)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.