US Bridges

Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 91052

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 4,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 141
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteInterstate 141
Coordinates44.9413, -93.45462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 141 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Con 141 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.