US Bridges

Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27288

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,473
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 76,473 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 100
CrossesTwin Lake Channel
Location3.9 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates45.03893, -93.33913
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,473 (2022)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 100 over Twin Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel carry?

About 76,473 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 100 over Twin Lake Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.