US Bridges

US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 19004

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,944 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD is a steel arch - thru carrying US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2039. The structure is 1,944 ft (592.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesMiss R;2nd St;n Loop RD
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.74683, -92.85311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,944 ft (592.4 m)
Longest span545 ft (166.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2019)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD?

The structure is 1,944 ft (592.4 m) long with a longest span of 545 ft (166.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Miss R;2nd St;n Loop RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.