US Bridges

Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban)

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SW of Waterville · Structure no. 5467

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban) in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesCnw RY (aban)
Location0.4 MI SW of Waterville
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.21089, -93.56769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban) carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Cnw RY (aban)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.