US Bridges

US 61 over E Indian Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 79008

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over E Indian Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,128 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesE Indian Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 74
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.22721, -91.94648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2022)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over E Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over E Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 16% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over E Indian Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over E Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.