US Bridges

M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At Nicollet Island · Structure no. 27664

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,533
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 138 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 6 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 2,533 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,991 by 2029. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 2105
CrossesE Chan Mississippi River
LocationAt Nicollet Island
RouteCity Street 2105
Coordinates44.98591, -93.25938
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2013)
Projected traffic1,991 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 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 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M 2105 over E Chan Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.