Mn 61 over Brule River
FairCook County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI SW of Hovland · Structure no. 16002
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 61 over Brule River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Brule River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 61 over Brule River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 61 over Brule River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 61 over Brule River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 61 over Brule River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 61 over Brule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.