US Bridges

M 1064 over Midtown Greenway

PoorPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. L8923

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1064 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1064 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 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 1,670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1064
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 1064
Coordinates44.95038, -93.24866
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2018)
Projected traffic1,670 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$355 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1064 over Midtown Greenway built?

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

What condition is M 1064 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 1064 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 1064 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 1064 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.