US 61 over Miller Creek
GoodWabasha County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI SE of S JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79024
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,183
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Miller Creek 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 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 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 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 61 over Miller Creek carry?
About 5,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.