Mn 61 over Beaver River

Fair Condition68 years old4,217 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyLake
LocationIn Beaver Bay
CarriesMn 61
CrossesBeaver River
Coordinates47.26021, -91.29572

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length309.1 ft (94.2 m)
Max Span134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Deck Width66.3 ft (20.2 m)
Deck Area1902.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2016)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,217 (2022)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number9395

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