US Bridges

Mn 61 over Palisade Creek

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 38013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Palisade Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Palisade Creek in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesPalisade Creek
Location6.0 MI NE of JCT Csah 4
RouteState Highway 61
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.32261, -91.2159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,889 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Palisade Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Palisade Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 61 over Palisade Creek carry?

About 3,889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Palisade Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Palisade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.