US Bridges

CR 61 over I 90

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.0 E of County Line · Structure no. 24809

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 61 over I 90 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCR 61
CrossesI 90
Location1.0 E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates43.66547, -93.62826
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over I 90 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 CR 61 over I 90 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 61 over I 90?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.