US Bridges

T 71 over Weisel Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. L4675

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 71 over Weisel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 71 over Weisel Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 71
CrossesWeisel Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates43.58126, -91.82179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1973)
Projected traffic44 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$91 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 71 over Weisel Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 71 over Weisel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 71 over Weisel Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 71 over Weisel Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T 71 over Weisel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.