US Bridges

US 71 over US 2

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · At the S JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 04016

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over US 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over US 2 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 71
CrossesUS 2
LocationAt the S JCT TH 71
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates47.43124, -94.86332
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 over US 2 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 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 4,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over US 2?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 over US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.