US Bridges

Mn 61 over Stewart River

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 38019

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,237
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Stewart River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 61 over Stewart River 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 3,237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,761 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesStewart River
Location2.2 MI NE of JCT Csah 2
RouteState Highway 61
CountyLake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.04792, -91.63067
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,237 (2022)
Projected traffic3,761 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stewart River built?

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

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

About 3,237 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Stewart River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Stewart River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.