US Bridges

M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.53 MI SW of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10527

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel is a concrete frame carrying M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 440
CrossesChaska Creek Div Channel
Location0.53 MI SW of JCT TH 41
RouteCity Street 440
Coordinates44.78244, -93.61037
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (1999)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel 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 M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns M 440 over Chaska Creek Div Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.