US Bridges

CR 60 over Redwood River

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. L1739

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over Redwood River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 60 over Redwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60
CrossesRedwood River
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28331, -95.98404
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60 over Redwood River 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 CR 60 over Redwood River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 60 over Redwood River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 60 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.