US Bridges

Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 76 · Structure no. 91779

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,718
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,718 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesChan Btwn Lakes
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 76
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.11534, -94.21091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,718 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes carry?

About 13,718 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over Chan Btwn Lakes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.