M 718 over Midtown Greenway
PoorHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8908
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 718 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 718 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2034. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 49 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 718 over Midtown Greenway built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 718 over Midtown Greenway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does M 718 over Midtown Greenway carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is M 718 over Midtown Greenway?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns M 718 over Midtown Greenway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.