US Bridges

US 61 over Cp RR

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 82049

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Cp RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cp RR in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 31,847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61
CrossesCp RR
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.75363, -92.85313
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,847 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 31,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Cp RR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.