US Bridges

Mn 47 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27059

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 47 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 47
CrossesCp Rail
Location2.7 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteState Highway 47
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0294, -93.26424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,902 (2021)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 47 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 47 over Cp Rail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 47 over Cp Rail carry?

About 13,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 47 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.