US Bridges

Mn 60 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI NE of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 53006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 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 1996, so it is 29 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesElk Creek
Location4.9 MI NE of JCT TH 90
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.68555, -95.49203
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2019)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.