US Bridges

CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 24J08

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 61
CrossesE Br Blue Earth River
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates43.58973, -93.62804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 61 over E Br Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.