US Bridges

M 183 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 92093

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 183 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying M 183 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 183
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCity Street 183
Coordinates44.90137, -93.3322
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1993)
Projected traffic600 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

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$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 183 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 183 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 183 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is M 183 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns M 183 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.