US Bridges

M 2008 over Midtown Greenway

PoorPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8909

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2008 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2008 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2008
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 2008
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95034, -93.28133
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2013)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$388 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 2008 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2008 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 2008 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is M 2008 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 2008 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.