M 60 over Minnehaha Creek
PoorPosted for loadHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 92687
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 60 over Minnehaha Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying M 60 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 693 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 60 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 60 over Minnehaha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does M 60 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is M 60 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns M 60 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.