US Bridges

M 165 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 27A57

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 165 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying M 165 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 165
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 20
RouteCity Street 165
Coordinates44.93156, -93.38476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2002)
Projected traffic1,375 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 165 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 165 over Minnehaha Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 165 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is M 165 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M 165 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.