US 63 over Willow Creek
GoodOlmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55073
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Willow Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Willow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Willow Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.