US Bridges

Mn 61 over Gooseberry River

Fair

Lake County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 38010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Gooseberry River is a steel arch - deck carrying Mn 61 over Gooseberry River in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesGooseberry River
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 1
RouteState Highway 61
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.14343, -91.46834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Gooseberry River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Gooseberry 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 Mn 61 over Gooseberry River carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Gooseberry River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Gooseberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.