US Bridges

US 63 over US 61

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 25034

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,745
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over US 61 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 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 10,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesUS 61
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 58
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.56824, -92.53177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,745 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 63 over US 61 built?

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

What condition is US 63 over US 61 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 over US 61 carry?

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

How long is US 63 over US 61?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.