US Bridges

M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI S of Valley View · Structure no. 27J20

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM 89
CrossesS Branch Nine Mile Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Valley View
RouteCity Street 89
Coordinates44.86487, -93.41185
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns M 89 over S Branch Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.