US Bridges

US 61 over Nymphara Lane

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 25028

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Nymphara Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Nymphara Lane in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,603 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesNymphara Lane
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 58
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.56472, -92.50732
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,603 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Nymphara Lane built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Nymphara Lane 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 Nymphara Lane carry?

About 7,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Nymphara Lane?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Nymphara Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.