US Bridges

US 61 over Spring Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI SE of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25013

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,517
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Spring Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,517 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of JCT TH 19
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.57107, -92.59586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,517 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Spring Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over Spring Creek carry?

About 7,517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.