US Bridges

Mn 61 over Cutface Creek

Fair

Cook County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI SW of Gunflint TR · Structure no. 16005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Cutface Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Cutface Creek in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2036. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesCutface Creek
Location4.9 MI SW of Gunflint TR
RouteState Highway 61
CountyCook County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.73055, -90.44119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2016)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Cutface Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Cutface Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 61 over Cutface Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Cutface Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Cutface Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.