US Bridges

M 539 over US 61

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI SE of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 82019

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 539 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 539 over US 61 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 16,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,300 by 2039. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 539
CrossesUS 61
Location4.2 MI SE of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 539
Coordinates44.83282, -92.96451
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2015)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 539 over US 61 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 539 over US 61 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 M 539 over US 61 carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 539 over US 61?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns M 539 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.