US Bridges

Mn 100 over South Frontage Road

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27749

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116,215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 100 over South Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 100 over South Frontage Road in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 116,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,000 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesMn 100
CrossesSouth Frontage Road
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates44.96863, -93.34171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,215 (2022)
Projected traffic133,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 100 over South Frontage Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 100 over South Frontage Road 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 Mn 100 over South Frontage Road carry?

About 116,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 100 over South Frontage Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 100 over South Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.