Mn 72 over Rapid River
FairLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 12.0 MI S of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 39001
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 72 over Rapid River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 72 over Rapid River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 72 over Rapid River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 72 over Rapid 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 72 over Rapid River carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Mn 72 over Rapid River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 72 over Rapid River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.