US Bridges

M 371 over Dnr Wetland

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · The Jctth 100; France · Structure no. 27A74

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
721 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 371 over Dnr Wetland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 371 over Dnr Wetland 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 371
CrossesDnr Wetland
LocationThe Jctth 100; France
RouteCity Street 371
Coordinates45.04099, -93.33111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length721 ft (219.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 371 over Dnr Wetland built?

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

What condition is M 371 over Dnr Wetland 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 371 over Dnr Wetland carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is M 371 over Dnr Wetland?

The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M 371 over Dnr Wetland?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.