US Bridges

Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 38017

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,474 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesSilver Creek; Pedestrian
Location3.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 2
RouteState Highway 61
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.06439, -91.60541
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,474 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian carry?

About 6,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Silver Creek; Pedestrian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.