US Bridges

M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At W 43rd St; Queen Ave · Structure no. L9329

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
774
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar is a concrete culvert carrying M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1719
CrossesComo-Harriet Streetcar
LocationAt W 43rd St; Queen Ave
RouteCity Street 1719
Coordinates44.92453, -93.31129
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2015)
Projected traffic774 by 2029
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1719 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 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns M 1719 over Como-Harriet Streetcar?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.