US Bridges

T 60 over Spring Branch Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. L9407

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 60 over Spring Branch Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 60
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates43.98063, -94.38907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1985)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 60 over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 60 over Spring Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 60 over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 60 over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 60 over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.