CR 73 over Meadow Creek
GoodLyon County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 42551
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 73 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73 over Meadow Creek in Lyon 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 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 CR 73 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 73 over Meadow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 73 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 73 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 73 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.