US Bridges

Mn 60 over Stream

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 79018

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Stream in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 11
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.31284, -92.26843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Stream carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.