US Bridges

Mn 60 over Crockers Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 66X04

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Crockers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 60 over Crockers Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesCrockers Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 35
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.29451, -93.29059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,429 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crockers Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Crockers Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Crockers Creek carry?

About 12,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Crockers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over Crockers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.