US Bridges

Mn 60 over ST James Creek

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 4.3 MI NE of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 91543

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over ST James Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mn 60 over ST James Creek in Watonwan 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesST James Creek
Location4.3 MI NE of JCT TH 4
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.97111, -94.60988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2016)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 60 over ST James Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over ST James Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over ST James Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over ST James Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mn 60 over ST James Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.