US Bridges

M 781 over Ped-Bike Path

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of Bren RD W · Structure no. 27B62

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 781 over Ped-Bike Path is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 781 over Ped-Bike Path in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 781
CrossesPed-Bike Path
Location0.2 MI N of Bren RD W
RouteCity Street 781
Coordinates44.90144, -93.41117
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2008)
Projected traffic1 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 781 over Ped-Bike Path built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 781 over Ped-Bike Path 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 781 over Ped-Bike Path carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is M 781 over Ped-Bike Path?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M 781 over Ped-Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.