Csah 71 over Sauk River
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73533
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 71 over Sauk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 71 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Csah 71 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 71 over Sauk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 71 over Sauk River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Csah 71 over Sauk River?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 71 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.