US Bridges

US 63 over Zumbro River

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 79022

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,689
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63
CrossesZumbro River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.27967, -92.42397
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2022)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Zumbro River carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Zumbro River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.