Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI SW of W JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 07006
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,869
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,869 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 60 over Minneopa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek carry?
About 13,869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Mn 60 over Minneopa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.