US Bridges

Mn 610 over Mississippi River

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI SW of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 27252

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,296 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 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,435 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,296 ft (394.9 m) long and 85 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
Coordinates45.12929, -93.29859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,296 ft (394.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,435 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 610 over Mississippi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 610 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 1,296 ft (394.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.