US Bridges

Mn 60 over Trout Brook

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 79011

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Trout Brook in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 20
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.34708, -92.11494
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Trout Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Trout Brook carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.