US Bridges

Mn 47 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 27134

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,481
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 47 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 11,481 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 47
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI NW of JCT TH 65
RouteState Highway 47
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99008, -93.25778
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,481 (2021)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 47 over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 47 over BNSF RR carry?

About 11,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 47 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.