M 488 over Minnehaha Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 92643
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 1993 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 488 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying M 488 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 488 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 488 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 2023.
How much traffic does M 488 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is M 488 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns M 488 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.