US 61 over Gilbert Creek
GoodGoodhue County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NW of S JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 25024
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,578
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 61 over Gilbert Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,578 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Gilbert Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Gilbert Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Gilbert Creek carry?
About 7,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Gilbert Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Gilbert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.