US Bridges

M 60 over S Br Root River

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 23537

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 60 over S Br Root River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 60 over S Br Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesM 60
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 12
RouteCity Street 60
Coordinates43.67158, -92.09385
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1980)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 60 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 60 over S Br Root River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does M 60 over S Br Root River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is M 60 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M 60 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.