US Bridges

Mn 371 over Shingobee River

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI S of Walker · Structure no. 11007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 371 over Shingobee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 371 over Shingobee River in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,423 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMn 371
CrossesShingobee River
Location3.0 MI S of Walker
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates47.06688, -94.56461
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,423 (2022)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Shingobee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 371 over Shingobee 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 Shingobee River carry?

About 8,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 371 over Shingobee River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 371 over Shingobee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.