US Bridges

T 61 over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L9162

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 61 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 61 over BNSF RR in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 61
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.6 MI NW of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.84778, -95.56147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1973)
Projected traffic44 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 61 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 61 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 61 over BNSF RR carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 61 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T 61 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.