Mn 72 over Monroe Creek
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 72 over Monroe Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 857 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 22 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Lake of the Woods County rated fair (36.1%); 3 (4.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 57 ft |
| Location | 11.5 Mi SE of Baudette |
| NBI structure number | 9257 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lake of the Woods County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 11 over Baudette River | 1983 | 4,450 | Fair |
| Ut 150 over Ditch | 1969 | 2,950 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Winter Road River | 1977 | 1,794 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Tomato Creek | 1998 | 1,700 | Good |
| Mn 11 over Canfield Creek | 1931 | 1,700 | Fair |
| Mn 11 over Williams Creek | 1931 | 1,700 | Fair |
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