US Bridges

Mn 610 over Elm Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT TH 94;610 · Structure no. 27R11

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 610 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 610 over Elm 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 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 32,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 610
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.5 MI E of JCT TH 94;610
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates45.13403, -93.44766
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,249 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 610 over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Mn 610 over Elm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 610 over Elm Creek carry?

About 32,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 610 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.