US Bridges

Mn 610 over Mississippi River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI SW of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 27239

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,326 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
54,435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 610 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 610 over Mississippi River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 54,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 610
CrossesMississippi River
Location1.8 MI SW of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates45.12951, -93.29874
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,326 ft (404.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,435 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 610 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 610 over Mississippi River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 610 over Mississippi River carry?

About 54,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 610 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.