US Bridges

I 90 over US 61 SB

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · At N JCT TH 61(IN Dakota · Structure no. 85803

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over US 61 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over US 61 SB in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesUS 61 SB
LocationAt N JCT TH 61(IN Dakota
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.91536, -91.36393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2017)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 over US 61 SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over US 61 SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over US 61 SB carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over US 61 SB?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over US 61 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.