Mn 172 over Winter Road River
FairLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI NW of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 39010
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 172 over Winter Road River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 172 over Winter Road River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 172 over Winter Road River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 172 over Winter Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 172 over Winter Road River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 172 over Winter Road River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 172 over Winter Road River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.