Mn 61 over Pigeon River
FairCook County, Minnesota · At Canada Line · Structure no. 5923
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 373 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,198
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 61 over Pigeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Pigeon River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 61 over Pigeon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 61 over Pigeon River carry?
About 1,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 61 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 61 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.