US Bridges

US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 34012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 71
CrossesBNSF Rail; Sts
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.14245, -95.00763
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2018)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 BNSF Rail; Sts built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 over BNSF Rail; Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.