US 61 over Pleasant Valley Creek
FairWinona County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI SE of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 9092
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Pleasant Valley 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 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley Creek carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Pleasant Valley Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Pleasant Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.