US Bridges

US 61 over Cp Rail

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI SE of S JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79023

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,183
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cp Rail in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesCp Rail
Location1.1 MI SE of S JCT TH 63
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.4352, -92.25659
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,183 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Cp Rail 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 61 over Cp Rail carry?

About 5,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.