US Bridges

M 1448 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of Nicollet Ave · Structure no. 9612

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,419
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1448 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying M 1448 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 2,419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,852 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 1448
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Nicollet Ave
RouteCity Street 1448
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90858, -93.27573
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,419 (2013)
Projected traffic2,852 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 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 1448 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1448 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 1448 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 2,419 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 1448 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M 1448 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.