Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet
GoodJackson County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI SW of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 32002
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.