US Bridges

Mn 101 over Crow River

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27019

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 101 over Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 101 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 101
CrossesCrow River
Location2.4 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates45.22708, -93.55267
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2019)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 101 over Crow River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 101 over Crow River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 101 over Crow River carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 101 over Crow River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 101 over Crow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.