US 71 over Big Fork River (n Chan)

Fair Condition47 years old1,292 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyKoochiching
Location0.4 Mi N Of Jct TH 6
CarriesUS 71
CrossesBig Fork River (n Chan)
Coordinates48.19586, -93.80036

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Area268.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,292 (2022)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number36011

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