Mn 55 over UP RR
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27256
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over UP RR 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over UP RR 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over UP RR carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over UP RR?
The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.