Mn 72 over Rainy River
GoodLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Mn 11 · Structure no. 39016
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,348 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 72 over Rainy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 72 over Rainy River in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 1,348 ft (411 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 72 over Rainy River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 72 over Rainy River 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 72 over Rainy River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 72 over Rainy River?
The structure is 1,348 ft (411 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 72 over Rainy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.