Mn 72 over Monroe Creek
FairLake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 11.5 MI SE of Baudette · Structure no. 9257
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 72 over Monroe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 72 over Monroe Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 72 over Monroe Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Mn 72 over Monroe Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 72 over Monroe Creek carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Mn 72 over Monroe Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 72 over Monroe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.