US Bridges

US 61 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 6.7 MI SE of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 9062

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,926
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cedar 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 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 3,926 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.7 MI SE of JCT TH 43
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.00694, -91.49592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,926 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$745 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is US 61 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.