US Bridges

US 212 over Wallace RD

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27145

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Wallace RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Wallace RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesWallace RD
Location2.0 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.86169, -93.47009
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2017)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 212 over Wallace RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Wallace RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Wallace RD carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Wallace RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Wallace RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.