US Bridges

Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of 26th Ave E · Structure no. 69860

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR is a concrete frame carrying Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 18,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 239 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 61
CrossesSl;lc Reg RR
Location0.1 MI NE of 26th Ave E
RouteState Highway 61
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.80984, -92.06021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width239 ft (72.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,842 (2021)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR carry?

About 18,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 239 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 61 over Sl;lc Reg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.