Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek
GoodLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI NW of JCT TH 11 · Structure no. 39013
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 172 over Wabanica Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 172 over Wabanica Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.