US Bridges

Mn 60 over Jack Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 14.3 MI NE of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 32003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Jack Creek 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesJack Creek
Location14.3 MI NE of JCT TH 90
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.77655, -95.35132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Jack Creek 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 Jack Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.