Mn 61 over Lester River
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of 60th Ave E · Structure no. 5772
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 61 over Lester River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mn 61 over Lester River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mn 61 over Lester River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 61 over Lester River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 61 over Lester River carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 61 over Lester River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 61 over Lester River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.