Mn 61 over Kadunce River
Cook County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 61 over Kadunce River in Cook County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 32 of the 59 inventoried bridges in Cook County rated good (54.2%); 4 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 52 ft |
| Location | 9.5 Mi NE of Gunflint Tr |
| NBI structure number | 16004 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cook County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 61 over Cutface Creek | 2015 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Onion River | 2009 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Poplar River | 1931 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Cascade River | 1932 | 3,650 | Fair |
| Mn 61 over Cross River | 1999 | 3,000 | Good |
| Mn 61 over Temperance River | 1931 | 3,000 | Fair |
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