US Bridges

M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 6.4 MI W of JCT TH494; 12 · Structure no. 27274

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 250
CrossesTH 12; BNSF RR
Location6.4 MI W of JCT TH494; 12
RouteCity Street 250
Coordinates44.98539, -93.58404
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M 250 over TH 12; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.