US Bridges

US 63 over Bluff ST

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 25035

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

About this bridge

US 63 over Bluff ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Bluff ST 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 8 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesBluff ST
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.56768, -92.5314
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,745 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bluff ST built?

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

What condition is US 63 over Bluff ST 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 Bluff ST carry?

About 10,745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Bluff ST?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Bluff ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.