US Bridges

US 61 over Trout Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 8.2 MI N of N JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 85028

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Trout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 61 over Trout Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesTrout Creek
Location8.2 MI N of N JCT TH 90
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates43.99636, -91.46069
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Trout 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 Trout Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.