Mn 55 over Franklin Ave
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27071
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Franklin Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Franklin Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Franklin Ave built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Franklin Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Franklin Ave carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Franklin Ave?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Franklin Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.