US Bridges

CR 73 over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 95936

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 over Stream in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 73
CrossesStream
Location2.2 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.27109, -95.63372
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Stream 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Stream carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 73 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns CR 73 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.