US Bridges

Mn 60 over Cold Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 79031

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Cold Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates44.28941, -92.43453
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic785 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Cold 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Cold Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.