US Bridges

US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 25033

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,642 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,745
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,642 ft (500.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesMiss River; Cp Rail
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.5703, -92.5339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,642 ft (500.6 m)
Longest span432 ft (131.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,745 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail carry?

About 10,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail?

The structure is 1,642 ft (500.6 m) long with a longest span of 432 ft (131.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Miss River; Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.