US Bridges

CR 60 over Kimball Creek

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 16J24

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over Kimball Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 60 over Kimball Creek in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 60
CrossesKimball Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates47.81712, -90.20434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 60 over Kimball Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 over Kimball Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60 over Kimball Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 60 over Kimball Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 60 over Kimball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.