US Bridges

CR 73 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 95459

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 30 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 73
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.52156, -95.71574
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 CR 73 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Three Mile 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 73 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 73 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.