US Bridges

M 2027 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of Glenwood Ave · Structure no. 27729

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,594
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2027 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2027 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,594 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2027
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI S of Glenwood Ave
RouteCity Street 2027
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9781, -93.28674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,594 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$445 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 2027 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2027 over BNSF RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M 2027 over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,594 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 2027 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns M 2027 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.