US Bridges

M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of Lk Harriet P · Structure no. L9328

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2019 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar is a concrete arch - deck carrying M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,966 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 1206
CrossesComo-Harriet Streetcar
Location0.2 MI N of Lk Harriet P
RouteCity Street 1206
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93135, -93.30884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2019)
Projected traffic2,966 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar 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 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M 1206 over Como-Harriet Streetcar?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.