US 71 over Little Cottonwood River

Fair Condition90 years old1,606 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCottonwood
Location13.2 Mi N Of Windom
CarriesUS 71
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Coordinates44.05994, -95.12009

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Max Span14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area113.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1936

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,606 (2022)
Truck Traffic40%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5632

Nearby Bridges

T 89 over Little Cottonwood River 1.6 mi Good T 135 over Cottonwood River 2.2 mi Good T 93 over Little Cottonwood River 2.8 mi Good US 71 over Stream 3.1 mi Fair Csah 2 over Little Cottonwood River 3.3 mi Fair Csah 10 over Stream 3.3 mi Good T 147 over Mound Creek 4.1 mi Good T 143 over Watonwan River 4.2 mi Good T 73 over Watonwan River 4.2 mi Good US 71 over Stream 4.2 mi Fair