US Bridges

Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 27R07

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 7
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.7 MI E of County Line
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates44.90102, -93.73418
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over Six 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.