US Bridges

M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,745
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 6,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 106
CrossesUS 12; WB Off Ramp
Location3.4 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 106
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97655, -93.5272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,745 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp carry?

About 6,745 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M 106 over US 12; WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.