US Bridges

M 33 over Crow River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 50 · Structure no. 27639

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 33 over Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 33 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,575 by 2029. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 33
CrossesCrow River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 50
RouteCity Street 33
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.08784, -93.73282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (1992)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 33 over Crow River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 33 over Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does M 33 over Crow River carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is M 33 over Crow River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M 33 over Crow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.