US Bridges

M 480 over Pond Channel

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI NW JCT Msas 110 · Structure no. 10541

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 480 over Pond Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M 480 over Pond Channel in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesM 480
CrossesPond Channel
Location1.4 MI NW JCT Msas 110
RouteCity Street 480
Coordinates44.84465, -93.63991
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 480 over Pond Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 480 over Pond Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M 480 over Pond Channel carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is M 480 over Pond Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns M 480 over Pond Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.