US Bridges

M 8 over Hcrra

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27B90

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 8 over Hcrra is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 8 over Hcrra in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,220 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 8
CrossesHcrra
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCity Street 8
Coordinates44.92451, -93.52314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2018)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 8 over Hcrra built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 8 over Hcrra 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 2023.

How much traffic does M 8 over Hcrra carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 8 over Hcrra?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 8 over Hcrra?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.