US Bridges

M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of W 50th ST · Structure no. 27A20

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk is a concrete frame carrying M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,505 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1027
CrossesMinnehaha Crk
Location0.1 MI S of W 50th ST
RouteCity Street 1027
Coordinates44.91095, -93.29848
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2010)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2030
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 1027 over Minnehaha Crk built?

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

What condition is M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M 1027 over Minnehaha Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.