US Bridges

CR 71 over I 94

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 82847

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 71 over I 94 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 71
CrossesI 94
Location5.7 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94864, -92.84284
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 71 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 71 over I 94 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 71 over I 94 carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 71 over I 94?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 71 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.