US 61 over Mississippi River
FairHouston County, Minnesota · At Wisc State Line · Structure no. 28017
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 761 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Mississippi River in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2041. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Mississippi River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Mississippi River carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.