CR 71 over Seelye Brook
PoorAnoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 02534
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 641
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 71 over Seelye Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 71 over Seelye Brook in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 71 over Seelye Brook built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 71 over Seelye Brook 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 CR 71 over Seelye Brook carry?
About 641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 71 over Seelye Brook?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR 71 over Seelye Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.