US Bridges

Mn 60 over US 52

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25038

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over US 52 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesUS 52
LocationAt the N JCT TH 60
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.29255, -92.68425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over US 52 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over US 52 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over US 52 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over US 52?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.