US 61 over I 35
FairChisago County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 61 in Wyoming · Structure no. 13801
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over I 35 in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2039. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over I 35 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 61 over I 35 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over I 35 carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over I 35?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over I 35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.