US 71 over Des Moines River

Good Condition16 years old2,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCottonwood
Location1.0 Mi SE Of Jct TH 60
CarriesUS 71
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates43.84921, -95.10532

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length187.7 ft (57.2 m)
Max Span62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area892.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2010

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,550 (2016)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number17008

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