US 71 over Blueberry River

Fair Condition67 years old5,457 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyWadena
Location0.5 Mi N Of Menahga
CarriesUS 71
CrossesBlueberry River
Coordinates46.75853, -95.10088

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Max Span36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area441.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,457 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number9299

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