US Bridges

Mn 65 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 27015

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 65 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 47
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99269, -93.25023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,713 (2021)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 65 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.