US Bridges

M 72 over Bassett Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 NE of JCT Csah 156 · Structure no. R0271

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1974 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 72 over Bassett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 72 over Bassett Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesM 72
CrossesBassett Creek
Location0.4 NE of JCT Csah 156
RouteCity Street 72
Coordinates44.99089, -93.37527
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1974)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 72 over Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 72 over Bassett Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M 72 over Bassett Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is M 72 over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns M 72 over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.