T 71 over High Island Creek
PoorSibley County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NE of JCT CSAH12 · Structure no. L2688
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 71 over High Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 71 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 71 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 71 over High Island Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 71 over High Island Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 71 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T 71 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.