M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of Portland Ave · Structure no. L8882
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete frame carrying M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,775 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 1121 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns M 1121 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.