US Bridges

M 605 over Water Works Park Trail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of 3rd Ave S · Structure no. 27687

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,842
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 605 over Water Works Park Trail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying M 605 over Water Works Park Trail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,842 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,842 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesM 605
CrossesWater Works Park Trail
Location0.1 MI SE of 3rd Ave S
RouteCity Street 605
Coordinates44.98161, -93.26169
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2015)
Projected traffic3,842 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 605 over Water Works Park Trail built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 605 over Water Works Park Trail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M 605 over Water Works Park Trail carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 605 over Water Works Park Trail?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns M 605 over Water Works Park Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.