US Bridges

Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI SW Mineral Ctr RD · Structure no. 16011

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,198
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesMn 61
CrossesHollow Rock Creek
Location2.6 MI SW Mineral Ctr RD
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates47.91738, -89.74346
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Hollow Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.