US Bridges

M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek

FairPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of E 46th ST · Structure no. 90482

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 1697
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI S of E 46th ST
RouteCity Street 1697
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91912, -93.22836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2016)
Projected traffic790 by 2034
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is M 1697 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns M 1697 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.