US 61 over Whitewater River

Fair Condition53 years old2,332 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyWabasha
Location0.5 Mi SE Of Jct TH 74
CarriesUS 61
CrossesWhitewater River
Coordinates44.20874, -91.92236

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length386.5 ft (117.8 m)
Max Span86.0 ft (26.2 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1519.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,332 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number79002

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