US Bridges

M 206 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Mtonka Blvd · Structure no. 27629

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 206 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying M 206 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 524 vehicles a day, projected to reach 524 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesM 206
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mtonka Blvd
RouteCity Street 206
Coordinates44.94189, -93.44495
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2008)
Projected traffic524 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 206 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 206 over Minnehaha Creek 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 M 206 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is M 206 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M 206 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.