Mn 55 over Crow River
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 15.1 MI NW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27044
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,483
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,483 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Crow River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Crow River 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 55 over Crow River carry?
About 17,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Crow River?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Crow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.