US Bridges

US 61 over Cannon River

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25018

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2039. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesCannon River
Location1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 19
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.58089, -92.65402
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2019)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Cannon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over Cannon River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Cannon River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.