US Bridges

CR 73 over Wing River

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 77J69

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over Wing River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 73 over Wing River in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 73
CrossesWing River
Location1.9 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates46.28215, -95.11094
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic155 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wing River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 73 over Wing 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 73 over Wing River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 73 over Wing River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 73 over Wing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.