Mn 55 over Wet Lands
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27267
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 491 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Wet Lands is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 55 over Wet Lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2039. The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wet Lands built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Wet Lands 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Wet Lands carry?
About 9,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Wet Lands?
The structure is 491 ft (149.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over Wet Lands?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.