US Bridges

T 61 over Wapsipincon River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 50568

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 61 over Wapsipincon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 61 over Wapsipincon River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 61
CrossesWapsipincon River
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates43.50012, -92.67086
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T 61 over Wapsipincon River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 61 over Wapsipincon 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 T 61 over Wapsipincon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 61 over Wapsipincon River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 61 over Wapsipincon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.