US Bridges

M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Mhaha a · Structure no. 5756

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
624 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 624 ft (190.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 1612
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Mhaha a
RouteCity Street 1612
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91247, -93.20692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length624 ft (190.3 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1612 over Minnehaha 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 624 ft (190.3 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M 1612 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.