US Bridges

CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 62 · Structure no. 78J07

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk is a concrete culvert carrying CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 71
CrossesW Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates45.67956, -96.3859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 71 over W Fk of W Br 12MILE Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.