US Bridges

T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 66 · Structure no. 64593

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 73
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.3489, -95.3091
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 73 over Sleepy Eye 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 T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 73 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.