US Bridges

Mn 371 over Steamboat River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 7.8 MI S of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 11004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 371 over Steamboat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 371 over Steamboat River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesMn 371
CrossesSteamboat River
Location7.8 MI S of JCT TH 2
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates47.2687, -94.62735
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2021)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 371 over Steamboat River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 371 over Steamboat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 371 over Steamboat River carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 371 over Steamboat River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 371 over Steamboat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.