US 61 over Whitewater River
FairWabasha County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 79001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,332
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Whitewater River in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2042. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 35 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 61 over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Whitewater 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Whitewater River carry?
About 2,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Whitewater River?
The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.