US Bridges

US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI NW of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 85016

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesGarvin Br; Dme RR
Location4.2 MI NW of JCT TH 14
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.09109, -91.75262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,592 (2022)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme 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 Garvin Br; Dme RR carry?

About 3,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Garvin Br; Dme RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.