US Bridges

CR 73 over Stream

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 51J09

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 over Stream in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 73
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.15264, -95.80454
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
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 1998, making it 27 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 73 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 73 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.