US 61 over E Indian Creek
FairWabasha County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 79003
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,128
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over E Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over E Indian Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 61 over E Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over E Indian 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 61 over E Indian Creek carry?
About 2,128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over E Indian Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over E Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.