US Bridges

Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 M W of JCT TH100; T7 · Structure no. 27301

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesMn 7
CrossesLouisiana Ave
Location1.0 M W of JCT TH100; T7
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates44.93792, -93.36947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over Louisiana Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.