Mn 73 over Joula Creek
PoorSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 9.4 MI N of N JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 6740
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 73 over Joula Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 73 over Joula Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 73 over Joula Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 73 over Joula Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 73 over Joula Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mn 73 over Joula Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Mn 73 over Joula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.