US Bridges

T 60 over Okabena Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of W CO Line · Structure no. 32524

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Okabena Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 60 over Okabena Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 60
CrossesOkabena Creek
Location0.7 MI E of W CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates43.68839, -95.44189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1988)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$154 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 60 over Okabena Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 60 over Okabena 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 60 over Okabena Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 60 over Okabena Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 60 over Okabena Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.