US Bridges

I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 53820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
649 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 4,318 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2042. The structure is 649 ft (197.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesUP Rr; TH 60
LocationAt JCT TH 60
RouteInterstate 90
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.63755, -95.56547
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length649 ft (197.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,318 (2022)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60 carry?

About 4,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60?

The structure is 649 ft (197.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over UP Rr; TH 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.