US Bridges

Mn 60 over Stream

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 5827

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Mn 60 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28295, -92.41869
Functional classRural 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$222 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Stream carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.