US Bridges

US 63 over Miller Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 79021

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Miller Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesMiller Creek
Location3.9 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates44.40926, -92.31876
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 63 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Miller 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 63 over Miller Creek carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.