Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet
Jackson County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 60 over Heron Lake Outlet in Jackson County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 123 of the 181 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated good (68.0%); 4 (2.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 143 ft |
| Location | 4.2 mi SW of JCT TH 86 |
| NBI structure number | 32009 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 90 over Middlestadt Creek | 1973 | 8,800 | Fair |
| US 71 over Des Moines River | 2015 | 6,700 | Good |
| Mn 60 over Stream | 1999 | 6,300 | Good |
| Mn 60 over Duck Lake Outlet | 2001 | 6,100 | Good |
| I 90 over Th 71 | 1971 | 4,400 | Fair |
| I 90 over Des Moines R; Rd | 1971 | 3,409 | Fair |
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