US Bridges

Mn 252 over TH 610

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 252; 610 · Structure no. 27218

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
568 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 252 over TH 610 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mn 252 over TH 610 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2039. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 252
CrossesTH 610
LocationAt the JCT TH 252; 610
RouteState Highway 252
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.12264, -93.30641
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2015)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Mn 252 over TH 610 built?

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

What condition is Mn 252 over TH 610 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 252 over TH 610 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 252 over TH 610?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 252 over TH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.