US Bridges

M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of W 50th ST · Structure no. 27A02

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
954
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 954 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1334
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI S of W 50th ST
RouteCity Street 1334
Coordinates44.91049, -93.30359
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2013)
Projected traffic900 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M 1334 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.