US Bridges

Mn 100 over TH 55

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 55; 100 · Structure no. 27121

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 100 over TH 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 100 over TH 55 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 84,656 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 100
CrossesTH 55
LocationAt the JCT TH 55; 100
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates44.98455, -93.3491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,656 (2022)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 100 over TH 55 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 100 over TH 55 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 100 over TH 55 carry?

About 84,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 100 over TH 55?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 100 over TH 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.