US Bridges

US 61 over Homer Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI SE of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 8923

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Homer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Homer Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesHomer Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of JCT TH 43
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.02097, -91.55309
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$273 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Homer Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Homer 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 Homer Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Homer Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns US 61 over Homer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.