US Bridges

T 73 over Little Le Sueur River

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 91688

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 73 over Little Le Sueur River is a concrete culvert carrying T 73 over Little Le Sueur River in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 73
CrossesLittle Le Sueur River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates43.99842, -93.47671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1969)
Projected traffic54 by 2029
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 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 T 73 over Little Le Sueur River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 73 over Little Le Sueur River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 73 over Little Le Sueur River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 73 over Little Le Sueur River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 73 over Little Le Sueur River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.