US Bridges

M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27652

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 823
CrossesN Branch Nine Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 823
Coordinates44.87297, -93.35377
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1991)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile 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 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m).

Who owns M 823 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.