US Bridges

Mn 60 over UP RR

Fair

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 9.3 MI E of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 17007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over UP RR in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,684 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesUP RR
Location9.3 MI E of JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 60
CountyCottonwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.93225, -94.94729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,684 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over UP RR carry?

About 3,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over UP RR?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.