Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI NW of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27X03
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,773
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over Minnehaha 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 2022.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 20,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m).
Who owns Mn 55 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.