US Bridges

M 1062 over Midtown Greenway

FairPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8922

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1062 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1062 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,822 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,822 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).

Location

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CarriesM 1062
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 1062
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95033, -93.24995
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2018)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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$349 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1062 over Midtown Greenway built?

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

What condition is M 1062 over Midtown Greenway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M 1062 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 1062 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 1062 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.