US Bridges

Mn 60 over Stream

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI E of JCT TH 57 · Structure no. 91306

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 60 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesStream
Location2.1 MI E of JCT TH 57
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.29733, -92.74826
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is Mn 60 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.