US Bridges

M 2298 over Midtown Greenway

PoorClosed to traffic

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8915

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,772
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2298 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2298 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,772 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,772 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 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 2298
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 2298
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95036, -93.26013
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,772 (2018)
Projected traffic3,772 by 2034
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$457 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 2298 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2298 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 2298 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 3,772 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 2298 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 2298 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.