US Bridges

T 60 over Beaver Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. L9709

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 60 over Beaver Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 60
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates44.05164, -95.98424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1990)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 60 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 60 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 60 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 60 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 60 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.