US 71 over US 2
FairBeltrami County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 04008
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 over US 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over US 2 in Beltrami 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2039. The structure is 479 ft (146.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 over US 2 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 over US 2 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 71 over US 2 carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 71 over US 2?
The structure is 479 ft (146.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 over US 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.