US Bridges

Mn 100 over Shingle Creek

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI SW of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27039

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 100 over Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 100 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 32,146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMn 100
CrossesShingle Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of JCT TH 694
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates45.0557, -93.31432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,146 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 100 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 100 over Shingle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 100 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 32,146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 100 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 100 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.