Mn 60 over Elk Creek
GoodNobles County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI NE of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 53005
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 60 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Elk Creek in Nobles 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 60 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 60 over Elk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 60 over Elk Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Mn 60 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 60 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.