US Bridges

CR 73 over Cross River

Fair

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 91788

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Cross River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 over Cross River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 73
CrossesCross River
Location2.5 MI E of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyKoochiching County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.33076, -93.49517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 73 over Cross River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Cross River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Cross River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 73 over Cross River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 73 over Cross River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.