Mn 61 over Cross River
GoodCook County, Minnesota · At Schroeder · Structure no. 16003
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 61 over Cross River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Cross River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 61 over Cross River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 61 over Cross River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 61 over Cross River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mn 61 over Cross River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 61 over Cross River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.