Mn 60 over Des Moines River
PoorCottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 62; 60 · Structure no. 17001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,239
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 60 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Des Moines River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,239 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 60 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 60 over Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 60 over Des Moines River carry?
About 11,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mn 60 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 60 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.