US Bridges

US 63 over West Albany Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 6208

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over West Albany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 over West Albany Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesWest Albany Creek
Location6.0 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.36124, -92.39047
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$49 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over West Albany Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over West Albany Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over West Albany Creek carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over West Albany Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 over West Albany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.