US Bridges

Mn 60 over Silver Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI E of N JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 6187

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 60 over Silver Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesSilver Creek
Location5.4 MI E of N JCT TH 56
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.28355, -92.87357
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 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 traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Silver Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Silver Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.