US Bridges

M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · Mill Ruins Park N. Brg. · Structure no. 27A55

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2015 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 790
CrossesMill Ruins Tailrace
LocationMill Ruins Park N. Brg.
RouteCity Street 790
Coordinates44.97944, -93.25492
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M 790 over Mill Ruins Tailrace?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.