US Bridges

Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 79012

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2038. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesN Br Zumbro River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.27043, -92.54892
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2018)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 N Br Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over N Br Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.