US Bridges

Mn 371 over Swamp Creek

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of Wilkinson · Structure no. 97337

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 371 over Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 371 over Swamp Creek 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 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMn 371
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Wilkinson
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates47.22754, -94.62945
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (2021)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Swamp Creek built?

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

What condition is Mn 371 over Swamp Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 371 over Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 371 over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mn 371 over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.