Mn 55 over Franklin Ave
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27177
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,982
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Franklin Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Franklin Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 21,982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Franklin Ave built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Franklin Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Franklin Ave carry?
About 21,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Franklin Ave?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Franklin Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.