Mn 73 over Floodwood River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of N JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69011
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,401
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 73 over Floodwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 73 over Floodwood River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 46 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 73 over Floodwood River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Mn 73 over Floodwood River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 73 over Floodwood River carry?
About 1,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 73 over Floodwood River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 73 over Floodwood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.