US 71 over Shell River

Fair Condition101 years old5,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHubbard
Location7.9 Mi S Of Park Rapids
CarriesUS 71
CrossesShell River
Coordinates46.80767, -95.10181

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area92.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1925

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,300 (2018)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6230

Nearby Bridges

CR 111 over Shell River 1.6 mi Good T 380 over Shell River 1.7 mi Good T 144 over Blueberry River 2.7 mi Good Csah 16 over Blueberry River 2.8 mi Good CR 156 over Blueberry River 2.9 mi Fair T 237 over Blueberry River 2.9 mi Good Csah 21 over Shell River 3.2 mi Good US 71 over Blueberry River 3.4 mi Fair CR 111 over Shell River 3.4 mi Good T 37 over Shell River 3.7 mi Good