US Bridges

M 1621 over Hcrra

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 27667

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1621 over Hcrra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1621 over Hcrra in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,044 by 2039. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1621
CrossesHcrra
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT Csah 17
RouteCity Street 1621
Coordinates44.95796, -93.31506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1621 over Hcrra built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1621 over Hcrra 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 2023.

How much traffic does M 1621 over Hcrra carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is M 1621 over Hcrra?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M 1621 over Hcrra?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.