US Bridges

M 488 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27A70

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 488 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 488 over BNSF RR 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 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 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 488
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI SW of JCT TH 394
RouteCity Street 488
Coordinates44.96604, -93.32405
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 488 over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is M 488 over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 488 over BNSF RR carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is M 488 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns M 488 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.