US Bridges

M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27787

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets 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 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 8,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 552
CrossesBNSF Rr; City Streets
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteCity Street 552
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96205, -93.34417
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,848 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets built?

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

What condition is M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets carry?

About 8,848 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns M 552 over BNSF Rr; City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.