US Bridges

Mn 60 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 6.5 MI SW of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 66005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 5,975 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesCannon River
Location6.5 MI SW of JCT TH 35
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.24278, -93.41146
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,975 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
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 5,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Cannon River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.