US Bridges

Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · At Wisc State Line · Structure no. 79000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,462 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts is a steel truss - thru carrying Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,462 ft (750.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesMiss River; Sts
LocationAt Wisc State Line
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.3864, -92.03244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,462 ft (750.4 m)
Longest span470 ft (143.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts 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 Miss River; Sts carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts?

The structure is 2,462 ft (750.4 m) long with a longest span of 470 ft (143.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Miss River; Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.