US Bridges

US 61 over Im Rail and Street

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Mn 16 · Structure no. 28022

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Im Rail and Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Im Rail and Street in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesIm Rail and Street
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Mn 16
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates43.82561, -91.30238
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2021)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Im Rail and Street built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Im Rail and Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Im Rail and Street carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Im Rail and Street?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Im Rail and Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.