Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27193
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 105 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 7 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.