US Bridges

M 1505 over Midtown Greenway

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8920

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1505 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1505 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 862 vehicles a day, projected to reach 862 by 2034. 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).

CarriesM 1505
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 1505
Coordinates44.95032, -93.25377
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2018)
Projected traffic862 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$427 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1505 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1505 over Midtown Greenway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does M 1505 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 1505 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 1505 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.