US Bridges

Mn 60 over Spring Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79019

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Spring Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.2 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.28657, -92.31989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Spring Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is Mn 60 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.