US Bridges

M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 6247

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,320 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 65
CrossesBNSF Rr; Bassett Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCity Street 65
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99154, -93.31953
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2022)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$838 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett 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 M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns M 65 over BNSF Rr; Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.