US Bridges

M 1051 over Plymouth Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.24 MI E of JCT Msas 161 · Structure no. R0934

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1051 over Plymouth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 1051 over Plymouth Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1051
CrossesPlymouth Creek
Location0.24 MI E of JCT Msas 161
RouteCity Street 1051
Coordinates45.02542, -93.47316
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1051 over Plymouth Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1051 over Plymouth 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 1051 over Plymouth Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M 1051 over Plymouth Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns M 1051 over Plymouth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.