T 61 over Palmer Creek
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 12549
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 61 over Palmer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 61 over Palmer Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 61 over Palmer Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 61 over Palmer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 61 over Palmer Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is T 61 over Palmer Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns T 61 over Palmer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.