US Bridges

Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 952A · Structure no. 2440

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,887 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 108 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2037. The structure is 1,887 ft (575.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesMiss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 952A
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98342, -93.25886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,887 ft (575.3 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2017)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk?

The structure is 1,887 ft (575.3 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over Miss Rvr; Main; W Rvr Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.