US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek
GoodRedwood County, Minnesota · 10.2 MI N of Sanborn · Structure no. 64004
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.