US Bridges

Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 39528

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSfr 72
CrossesRoseau Flowage
Location3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteState Lands Road 72
Coordinates48.54594, -95.32104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 72 over Roseau Flowage?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.