US Bridges

Mn 60 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI E of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 66004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 60 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesCannon River
Location5.4 MI E of JCT TH 13
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.23044, -93.45463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cannon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Cannon River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Cannon River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Cannon River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.