US Bridges

M 512 over Channel

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L5722

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,802
2013 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

M 512 over Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying M 512 over Channel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 4,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,097 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 512
CrossesChannel
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 512
Coordinates44.95116, -93.30607
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2013)
Projected traffic5,097 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 512 over Channel built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 512 over Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M 512 over Channel carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 512 over Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M 512 over Channel?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.