US Bridges

M 275 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of Aquilla Ave · Structure no. 27C49

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 275 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 275 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,200 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 275
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Aquilla Ave
RouteCity Street 275
Coordinates44.93613, -93.38971
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 275 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 275 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 275 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is M 275 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns M 275 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.