US Bridges

US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI NW of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 79004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
545 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesSnake Creek; Twp RD
Location3.8 MI NW of JCT TH 74
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.25433, -91.97575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2022)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD carry?

About 2,128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Snake Creek; Twp RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.