US Bridges

Mn 60 over Trout Brook

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 79013

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2018 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.27618, -92.52126
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2015, making it 10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.