US 71 over Sauk Lake
GoodStearns County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 73032
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,642
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 over Sauk Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 71 over Sauk Lake in Stearns 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 3,642 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 71 over Sauk Lake built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 over Sauk Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 71 over Sauk Lake carry?
About 3,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 71 over Sauk Lake?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 over Sauk Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.