US Bridges

M 513 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27981

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 513 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 513 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,350 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 513
CrossesI 94
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 513
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96688, -93.22436
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,334 (2021)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 513 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 513 over I 94 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 513 over I 94 carry?

About 2,334 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is M 513 over I 94?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns M 513 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.