US Bridges

M 10 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. L8866

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1992 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

M 10 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 10 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2029. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 10
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates45.03658, -93.74594
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (1992)
Projected traffic235 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 10 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 10 over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 10 over BNSF RR carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is M 10 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M 10 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.