US Bridges

US 212 over Riley Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.25 MI NW JCT Dell; Pio · Structure no. 27R31

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Riley Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 47,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesRiley Creek
Location1.25 MI NW JCT Dell; Pio
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.84786, -93.51646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,357 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 212 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Riley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Riley Creek carry?

About 47,357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.