US Bridges

Mn 65 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NE of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 27164

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over BNSF RR is a concrete frame carrying Mn 65 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 14,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 65
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT TH 47
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99873, -93.24733
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,170 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 65 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 over BNSF RR 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 65 over BNSF RR carry?

About 14,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 65 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.