US 61 over Zumbro River
FairWabasha County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NW of JCT TH 42 · Structure no. 79010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 483 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2038. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Zumbro River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Zumbro 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Zumbro River carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Zumbro River?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Zumbro River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.