US Bridges

US 71 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI N of Belgrade · Structure no. 73045

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,039 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS 71
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location4.1 MI N of Belgrade
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates45.49314, -94.95776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,039 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 over N Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 over N Fk Crow River 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 N Fk Crow River carry?

About 3,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.