Mn 55 over Cedar Ave
PoorHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI SE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27178
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,982
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Cedar Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over Cedar Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Cedar Ave built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Mn 55 over Cedar Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Cedar Ave carry?
About 21,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Cedar Ave?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Cedar Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.