US Bridges

M 220 over Rush Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 81 · Structure no. 27J49

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 220 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 220 over Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 220
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 81
RouteCity Street 220
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.15083, -93.49657
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2010)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 220 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 220 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does M 220 over Rush Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is M 220 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 220 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.