US Bridges

US 61 over Gilmore Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 8907

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Gilmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Gilmore Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesGilmore Creek
LocationAt the JCT TH 14
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.05438, -91.68959
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2019)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$421 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Gilmore Creek 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 US 61 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 61 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.