US Bridges

Con 2253 over Bassett Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI West of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 27035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,322
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2253 over Bassett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Con 2253 over Bassett Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2253
CrossesBassett Creek
Location0.1 MI West of JCT TH 16
RouteState Highway 2253
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98393, -93.40372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,322 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2253 over Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2253 over Bassett Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2253 over Bassett Creek carry?

About 2,322 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2253 over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Con 2253 over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.