US Bridges

M 152 over Minnehaha Creek

FairPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of Lyndale Ave · Structure no. L5731

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2015 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

M 152 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying M 152 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 867 vehicles a day, projected to reach 867 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 152
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Lyndale Ave
RouteCity Street 152
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9074, -93.2839
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2015)
Projected traffic867 by 2034
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$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 152 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 152 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 152 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 152 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M 152 over Minnehaha Creek?

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