US Bridges

US 61 over Cp Railway

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI SE of JCT US 63 · Structure no. 25043

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cp Railway in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,210 by 2044. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesCp Railway
Location2.2 MI SE of JCT US 63
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.55866, -92.49031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,286 (2022)
Projected traffic8,210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Cp Railway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Cp Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Cp Railway carry?

About 6,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.