US Bridges

T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 65J45

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 61
CrossesW Fk Beaver Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.77443, -95.11773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2011)
Projected traffic49 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 W Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 61 over W Fk Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 61 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.