US Bridges

Mn 60 over UP RR

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 6.1 MI W of E JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 83040

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,479
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over UP RR in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesUP RR
Location6.1 MI W of E JCT TH 4
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.95633, -94.78414
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over UP RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.