US Bridges

Mn 55 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27075

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 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 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2039. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 55
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates44.98475, -93.35597
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2019)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 55 over Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is Mn 55 over Cp Rail 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 55 over Cp Rail carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.