US Bridges

US 61 over E 5th ST

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 9449

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over E 5th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over E 5th ST in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 7,603 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesE 5th ST
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 58
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.56752, -92.5199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over E 5th ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over E 5th ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over E 5th ST carry?

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

How long is US 61 over E 5th ST?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over E 5th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.