US Bridges

Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 127
CrossesTH 100; Off Ramp
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 694
RouteCity Street 127
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06012, -93.3068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$468 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp 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 Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 127 over TH 100; Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.