US Bridges

Mn 77 over American Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27051

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,302
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 77 over American Blvd is a concrete frame carrying Mn 77 over American Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 40,302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 77
CrossesAmerican Blvd
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates44.85996, -93.24746
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,302 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 77 over American Blvd built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 77 over American Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 77 over American Blvd carry?

About 40,302 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mn 77 over American Blvd?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 77 over American Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.